Radiator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 37097-A Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling under Cooling System.
3. Remove the right cooling fan.





4. Remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.
5. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the radiator.





6. Remove the radiator shroud from the radiator.





7. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the radiator.





8. Remove the overflow tube from the radiator.





9. Remove the coolant level sensor.
10. Remove the hood latch support from the upper tie bar.





11. Remove the upper radiator seal.





12. Disconnect the A/C condenser from the radiator.





13. Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets.
14. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator to the vehicle. Place the bottom of the radiator in the lower mounting pads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper radiator mounting brackets.
^ Tighten the radiator mounting brackets to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the A/C condenser to the radiator.





4. Install the upper radiator seal.
5. Install the hood latch to the upper tie bar.





6. Install the coolant level sensor.





7. Install the overflow tube to the radiator.





8. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the radiator side tanks.
^ Tighten the transaxle oil cooler line fittings to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the radiator shroud to the radiator.





10. Install the inlet radiator hose to the radiator.
11. Install the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.
12. Install the right cooling fan.
13. Refill the engine coolant.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

15. Start the engine. Check for coolant leaks.