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Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and 3.9L and 4.6L vehicles. The art shown in the procedure is the 4.6L engine.

Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop.

All vehicles
2. Drain the engine cooling system.





3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
^ Release the clips.
4. Remove the fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly.





5. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.





6. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.

If equipped, remove the transmission lower cooler tube fitting.





7. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.

If equipped, remove the upper transmission cooler tube fitting.





8. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.





9. Remove the radiator supports.





10. Remove the radiator.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Mach I
13. Install the air intake scoop.
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