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Radiator: Service and Repair


Removal Procedure
- Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers





1. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric.
2. Position the J 38185 (3) to the clamp in order to remove the generator cooler inlet hose (2) from the radiator (1).





3. Remove the two condenser mounting bolts.

Important: Care should be taken when removing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.





4. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
5. Lift the radiator up and out the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the radiator behind the condenser.

Important: Care should be taken when Installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

2. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.





3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.
- Tighten the condenser mounting bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).





4. Position the J 38185 (3) to the clamp in order to connect the generator cooler inlet hose (2) to the radiator (1).
5. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric.