Chrysler Repair: Sebring Radiator, upper radiator hose, rubber isolators


Question
QUESTION: How to replace a radiator on a `97 Sebring

ANSWER: engine size?

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QUESTION: engine size is: 2.5 V6

Answer
RADIATOR
REMOVAL
Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal. Remove air inlet resonator. Refer to Fuel System for procedure
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cooling System of this section.
Remove upper radiator crossmember Cooling Module Mounting Refer to Body for procedure
CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger then brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.

Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radiator.
Disconnect automatic transmission hoses from cooler and plug off.
Disconnect the fan wiring connector.
Disconnect the engine block heater wire, if equipped
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.

Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator A/C Condenser to Radiator Mounting Screws , if equipped. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
INSTALLATION
Slide radiator and fan module down into position, seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the mount holes provided.
Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator, if equipped. Tighten mounting screws to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.)
Connect engine block heater wire, if equipped.
Connect lower radiator hose and clamp. Connect automatic transmission hoses; tighten hose clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 in. lbs.)
Connect fan motor electrical connection.
Install upper radiator hose. Align hose so it does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere with the hood liner.
Install upper radiator crossmember. Refer to Body for procedure.
Connect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to Refilling Cooling System in this group.
Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels