Radiator: Service and Repair
RADIATORREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [2.4L ENGINE]
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-12:
Removal Steps 13-31:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE REMOVAL
Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator hose.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Insert radiator hose as far as the projection of the water inlet fitting, water outlet fitting or radiator.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [3.0L ENGINE]
CAUTION: Vehicles for California emission regulation
^ Never remove the radiator sensor from the radiator because it cannot be disassembled. When replacing the radiator sensor, replace it with the radiator as a set. When the radiator sensor is removed from the radiator, the engine control module (ECM) detects an error and sets a diagnostic trouble code.
^ Never replace the DOR radiator with the NON-DOR radiator.
^ Never clean the DOR radiator with a high concentration of alkaline cleaner.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation:
Radiator Removal Steps 1-19:
Radiator Removal Steps / Cooling Fan Shroud Removal Steps 5-26:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION
Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator hose.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water inlet fitting, thermostat housing or radiator.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.