Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement (LL8)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement.




5. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185.
6. Remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
7. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement.
10. Remove the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement.




11. Remove the coolant recovery line from the radiator.




12. Disconnect the radiator side panels from the shroud (1).
13. Remove the radiator.
14. Remove the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




3. Install the radiator.
4. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement.
5. Raise the vehicle.




6. Install the outlet radiator hose (1) to the radiator.




7. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185.
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement.
9. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the coolant recovery hose to the radiator.
12. Install the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement.
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).