Dodge Repair: 2001 Durango radiator removal, transmission oil cooler, electric cooling fan


Question
How is the radiator removed on a 2001 Durango 4.7 auto, air, 4x4 ?

Answer
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Disconnect battery negative cable.
Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER 6094) (Hose Clamp Tool — Typical). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.

CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps (Clamp Number/Letter Location). If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

Remove hose clamps (Hose Clamp Tool — Typical) and hoses from radiator. Disconnect coolant reserve/overflow tank hose and washer bottle electrical connector and hose.
Remove upper fan shroud mounting screws Lift upper fan shroud assembly up and out of engine compartment (Radiator Upper Fan Shroud Removal/Installation — Typical).
Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines, (if equipped) (Transmission Oil Cooler Lines—Automatic Transmission Only).
Disconnect electric cooling fan motor connector.
Remove radiator upper mounting screws (Radiator Removal/Installation—Typical). Lift radiator upward and away from vehicle. Do not allow cooling fins of radiator to contact any other vehicle component. Radiator fin damage could result