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Radiator: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air intake duct and resonator.
2. Drain coolant into suitable containers through valve located in left radiator end tank.
3. Disconnect engine coolant hoses from radiator, then remove engine cooling fans.
4. Disconnect and plug transmission cooler and engine oil cooler lines, if equipped.
5. Disconnect coolant recovery reservoir, then remove upper mounting panel if not equipped with mechanical fan.
6. Remove radiator.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
a. Ensure radiator is properly seated into lower mount cushions.
b. Torque transmission cooler line fittings to 17 ft. lbs. and if equipped with an engine oil cooler torque fittings to 18 ft. lbs.