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Removal






3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINE




1. Disconnect battery negative cables.

WARNING: Do not remove the cylinder block drain plugs or loosen the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from the coolant can occur.

2. Drain the cooling system.




3. Remove the hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
4. Remove the coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from the radiator filler neck.
5. Remove the coolant reserve/overflow tank from the fan shroud (pull straight up). The tank slips into slots on the fan shroud.
6. Unclip the power steering hoses from the fan shroud.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the windshield washer reservoir tank and remove the tank.
8. Remove the fan shroud mounting bolts and pull up and out of the radiator tank clips. Position shroud rearward over the fan blades towards engine.
9. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission cooler, then plug the transmission lines and cooler to prevent leakage.
10. Disconnect the power steering lines from the power steering cooler, then plug the power steering lines and cooler to prevent leakage.
11. Remove the two radiator upper mounting bolts.
12. Lift the radiator straight up and out of the engine compartment. Take care not to damage cooling fins or tubes on the radiator and oil coolers when removing.