Radiator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Drain cooling system as follows:
a. Remove radiator cap and attach 3/8 inch inside diameter hose to draincock nipple, located at lower rear corner of radiator tank.
2. Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator and store it out of way.
3. Remove two upper fan shroud or finger guard screws, then lift fan shroud out of lower clips and drape on fan blade.
4. Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator, then remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose from radiator connectors.
5. On models equipped with automatic transmission, proceed as follows;
a. Disconnect transmission cooling lines from oil cooler fittings on radiator.
b. Disconnect transmission cooler tube support bracket from bottom flange of radiator by removing screw.
6. Remove radiator upper screws, then tilt radiator back (rearward) approximately 1 inch and lift directly upward, clear of radiator support bracket and fan blade.
7. If either upper or lower radiator hose is to be replaced, loosen clamp at engine end and slip hose off connections with twisting motion.
8. Lift fan shroud off fan and remove from vehicle, then remove radiator lower support rubber insulators.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Bleed cooling system.
b. Operate engine for several minutes and check hoses and connections for leaks.