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Radiator Replacement




Radiator Replacement

1. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud and the radiator fan shroud.

2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

3. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A) and the ECT sensor 2 connector (B)





5. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (C), then plug the ATF cooler hoses and the lines:

- 5-speed A/T model ATF Cooler Hose Replacement (5-Speed A/T).
- 6-speed A/T model ATF Cooler Hose Replacement (6-Speed A/T).

6. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), then pull up the radiator (B).





8. Remove the other parts from the radiator.

9. Install radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.

10. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud and the radiator fan shroud.

11. Refill the transmission with the ATF:

- 5-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (5-Speed A/T).
- 6-speed A/T model ATF Replacement (6-Speed A/T).

12. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.

13. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.