Radiator: Service and Repair

The contents of this article and images reflect the changes identified in TSB-11-14-001.

RADIATOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

[2.4L ENGINE]

CAUTION: [Vehicles for California emission regulation]
^ Never remove the radiator sensor from the radiator because it cannot be disassembled. When replacing the radiator sensor, replace it with the radiator as a set. When the radiator sensor is removed from the radiator, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects an error and sets a diagnostic trouble code.
^ Never replace the DOR radiator with the NON-DOR radiator.
^ Never clean the DOR radiator with a high concentration of alkaline cleaner.

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-7:

Radiator Removal Steps 8-18, Fan Motor Removal Steps 1-18, Radiator Condenser Tank Removal Steps 1-12:

[3.8L ENGINE]

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Radiator Removal Steps 1-17, Fan Motor Removal Steps 1-17:

Fan Motor Removal Steps 18-21, Radiator Condenser Tank Removal Steps 1-12:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION





Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator hose.

[[B]] A/T OIL COOLER HOSE REMOVAL
After removing the hose from the radiator, plug the hose and the radiator nipple to prevent dust or foreign particles from getting in.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CONNECTION





1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the radiator, water inlet fitting or water outlet fitting.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.