QuestionI need instructions for removing and replacing a radiator on a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a 3.3L engine. The inlet is on the passenger side.
AnswerHi Larry,
These are the steps from the '98 manual:
Raise the vehicle, remove the radiator outlet hose from hose retaining clip and remove clip from shroud
Remove lower auxiliary transmission cooler lines from retaining clips on the fan module shroud
Lower the vehicle. Remove the air intake resonator from the throttle body and air cleaner assembly
Disconnect the fans electrical connector located on the left side of the fan module
Remove the coolant recovery system attaching screw from the upper crossmember
Remove the upper grill to crossmember valence panel
Disconnect the upper radiator mounts from the crossmember. Remove the crossmember*.
Remove the air cleaner assembly
Remove fan module retaining fasteners
Remove upper auxuliary transmission cooler lines from retaining clips on the fan module shroud, if equipped
Disconnect and plug transmission line from the radiator fittings on the lower left side
Raise vehicle remove the filter/drier, fan module and radiator mounting bolts located on the lower right module.
Lower the vehicle. Remove upper fan module to radiator clips. Remove the fan module.
Now you can remove the radiator.
Install is the reverse. Be sure the air seals are in place.
Seat the radiator with the rubber isolaters in place in the mounting holes.
Roland
*Remove bolts holding hood latch to crossmember and position latch out of the way. Remove radiator sight shield.
Remove bolts holding radiator isolators to crossmember
Remove bolts holding ends of crossmember to radiator closure panel.
Lift crossmember upward and away from closure panel, and remove crossmember from vehicle.
