Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator - 3.0L, 4.0LRadiator and Cooling Fan - Exploded View, 3.0L and 4.0L (Part 1):
Radiator and Cooling Fan - Exploded View, 3.0L and 4.0L (Part 2):
Removal
All vehicles
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
2. Disconnect the radiator overflow hose from the radiator.
3. Remove the cooling fan shroud.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
6. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a back up wrench.
Disconnect the 2 transmission cooler tubes from the radiator.
All vehicles
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the radiator.
Installation
All vehicles
1. Position the radiator and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs).
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
2. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a back up wrench.
Connect the transmission cooler tubes to the radiator.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
All vehicles
3. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
4. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
5. Install the cooling fan shroud.
6. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
8. WARNING: Do not stand in line with or near the engine cooling fan blade when revving the engine. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Operate the engine for several minutes and check the hoses and connections for leaks.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
9. Check the transmission fluid level. Fill as needed.