Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator and Fans Replacement

NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid Disconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Remove the radiator cover.
2. Remove the front bumper.
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
5. Remove the battery and battery tray.
6. Drain the engine coolant.





7. Remove the harness clips (A), and engine wire harness connectors (B) from the battery base.





8. Remove the ground cable (A), relay bracket (B) and harness clip (C), then remove the battery base (D).





9. Remove the upper radiator hose.





10. Remove the radiator upper brackets/cushions (A) and condenser brackets (B).





11. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), fan motor connectors (B), hood switch connector (C), and radiator fan switch C connector (D).





12. Remove the harness clips (E).
13. Remove the bulkhead bracket.





14. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the radiator fan shroud, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (B) from the battery side.
15. Remove the two bolts (C), and loosen the two bolts (D) securing the condenser fan shroud, then remove the condenser fan shroud assembly (E) from the battery side.





16. Remove the lower radiator hose (A) and ATF cooler hoses (B). Plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.





17. Pull up the radiator assembly (A), then remove the lower cushions (B).
18. Remove the ATF cooler line, radiator cap, and drain plug.
19. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal.
20. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
21. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air.
22. Adjust the hood latch.
23. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.