Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, Removing and Installing

NOTE:
During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration and component notes.




Component Legend
1 Mounting
2 Bolt
3 Radiator
4 V-belt
5 Guide Ring
6 Coolant Fan
7 Coolant Hose, Upper To Connector Pipe
8 Coolant Hose, Lower To Coolant Pump
9 Auxiliary Fan
10 Fan Shroud
11 Connector
12 Cover
13 Expansion Tank
14 To Coolant Pipe Or Connector Flange
15 To ATF Cooler
16 To Cylinder Head
17 Cap
18 Coolant Fan Control
19 Rubber Bushing

COMPONENT NOTES
2 Bolt. Torque Specification: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
3 Radiator - replace coolant.
4 V-Belt - Only with optional equipment.
5 Guide Ring - Attached to fan shroud with clips. Note installed position.
9 Auxiliary Fan - Only on models with optional equipment.
10 Fan Shroud - Note installed position.
14 To Coolant Pipe Or Connector Flange - On models with M/T, connects to item No. 13 of coolant pipe diagram, refer to Radiator Hose.
On models with A/T, connects to item No. 9 of coolant pipe diagram, refer to Radiator Hose.
15 To ATF Cooler - On models with A/T.
17 Cap. Test Pressure: 1.3-1.5 bar (19-22 psi).
18 Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch - Torque Specification: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Switching temperatures:
1st Stage
ON: 92-97°C (197-206°F)
OFF: 84-91°C (183-195°F)
2nd Stage
ON: 99-105°C (210-221°F)
OFF: 91-98°C (195-208°F)

Removal
- Drain coolant. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair Service and Repair
- Remove front bumper, refer to Body and Frame. Refer to Body and Frame, Bumper, Service and Repair. Service and Repair
- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect harness connectors from coolant fan control thermal switch and coolant fan.
- Remove headlights. Refer to Lighting and Horns, Headlamp, Service and Repair. Service and Repair
- Remove both radiator mounting bolts and remove radiator toward the front.
- On models with A/C, proceed as follows:

Notes:
DO NOT open A/C refrigerant circuit.
To prevent damage to condenser and to refrigerant lines/hoses, DO NOT stretch or kink them.
- Remove Air Cleaner.
- Remove both radiator mounting bolts.
- Remove retaining clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
- Separate condenser from radiator and pull it forward as far as possible.
- Remove radiator between condenser and lock carrier (radiator support).

INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal.