Radiator

Removal & Installation

To Remove:

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. On vehicles with automatic transmission ONLY: Disconnect the transmission cooling tubes from the radiator using a back-up wrench to avoid disturbing the transmission or cooler fittings.
3. Disconnect the coolant overflow hose from the radiator, position the hose away from the radiator.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
5. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.
6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
7. Remove the bolts, tilt the radiator back and lift it directly upward.
8. Remove the three pushpins and the plastic cap from the top of the radiator channel.

To Install:

1. Install the plastic cap and the three push pins on the top of the radiator channel.
2. Position the radiator into the engine compartment and install the bolts. Torque to 53-71 in-lb (6-8 Nm).

   NOTE: Reinstall the constant tension clamp in the same position from which it was removed.

3. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
4. Install the cooling fan and shroud.

   NOTE: Reinstall the constant tension clamp in the same position from which it was removed.

5. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
6. Position the coolant overflow hose in the channel on top of the radiator, then connect the hose to the radiator.
7. On vehicles with automatic transmission ONLY: Connect the transmission cooling tubes to the radiator using a back-up wrench to avoid disturbing the transmission or cooler fittings. Torque to 20 ft-lb (27 Nm).
8. Fill the cooling system.

   WARNING
   Do not stand near or in line with the engine cooling fan blade while revving the engine.

9. Run the engine for several minutes. Check the hoses and connections for leaks.