Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement (LL8)
^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped.





5. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185.
6. Remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
7. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.
10. Remove the radiator support diagonal brace.





11. Remove the coolant recovery line from the radiator.





12. Disconnect the radiator side panels from the shroud (1).
13. Remove the radiator.
14. Remove the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.
^ Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the radiator.
4. Install the cooling fan and shroud.
5. Raise the vehicle.





6. Install the outlet radiator hose (1) to the radiator.





7. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185.
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.
9. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the coolant recovery hose to the radiator.
12. Install the radiator support diagonal brace.
13. Fill the cooling system.