Radiator: Service and Repair

RADIATOR

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system





3. Remove pushpins (1) and the upper condenser/radiator seal (2).
4. Remove air filer housing assembly.





5. Remove upper radiator hose (1).
6. Remove overflow tube (2).
7. Remove radiator fan shroud (4) from the radiator and position over the radiator fan.
8. Remove the upper radiator support (3).
9. Raise vehicle.





10. Disconnect the power steering cooler lines (2).





11. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines (1).
12. Remove the lower radiator hose (2).
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Remove upper radiator mount.
15. Remove LH and RH radiator side seals.
16. Remove radiator.
17. Remove power steering cooler form the radiator, if necessary.
18. Remove transmission cooler from radiator, if necessary.

CLEANING
Clean radiator fins With the engine cold, apply cold water and compressed air to the back (engine side) of the radiator to flush the radiator and/or A/C condenser of debris.

INSPECTION
The radiator cooling fins should be checked for damage or deterioration. Inspect cooling fins to make sure they are not bent or crushed, these areas result in reduced heat exchange causing the cooling system to operate at higher temperatures. Inspect the plastic end tanks for cracks, damage or leaks.
Inspect the radiator neck for damage or distortion.

INSTALLATION
The radiator has two isolator pins on bottom of both tanks. These fit into alignment holes in radiator lower support.

1. Install power steering cooler, if removed.
2. Install transmission oil cooler if removed.
3. Install the upper radiator mount
4. Position isolator pins into alignment holes in radiator lower support.
5. Install upper radiator support. Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.)
6. Install LH and RH radiator side seals.
7. Install upper radiator hose.
8. Install overflow tube.
9. Install radiator shroud.
10. Raise vehicle.
11. Install power steering cooler lines.
12. Install transmission cooler lines.
13. Install lower radiator hose.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Install air filter housing assembly.
16. Fill radiator.
17. Connect battery negative cable.
18. Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.