Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Radiator: Removal

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRESSURIZED. SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Do not waste reusable coolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.

WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL NUMBER 6094. See Fig 1. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.

CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. See Fig 2. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

CAUTION: When removing the radiator or A/C condenser for any reason, note the location of all radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals. See Fig 3. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.

Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp Tool - Typical

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1 - HOSE CLAMP TOOL 6094

2 - HOSE CLAMP

Fig 2: Clamp Number/Letter Location - Typical

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1 - TYPICAL CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMP

2 - CLAMP NUMBER/LETTER LOCATION

3 - TYPICAL HOSE

Fig 3: Air Seals - Typical

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1 - AIR DAM

2 - RADIATOR

3 - AIR DAM

4 - A/C CONDENSER

5 - AIR SEAL

Observe the previous WARNING. Remove the radiator cap.
Remove the condenser lower seal from the lower core support. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Condenser Lower Seal
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Drain cooling system. Drain coolant into a clean container for reuse. (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove radiator upper and lower hose clamps. Remove radiator hoses.
Disconnect coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from radiator.
2.4L ONLY - Remove the electric cooling fan. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
4.0L ONLY - Remove the reservoir tank and power steering reservoir and position out of the way.

4.0L ONLY - Remove the four fan shroud mounting bolts. Position the fan shroud back over the fan blades. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Radiator - Remove/Install

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1 - A/C CONDENSER SEALS

2 - FAN SHROUD (4.0L)

3 - FAN SHROUD (2.4L)

4 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES RETAINER CLIPS

5 - COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE

6 - TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES (IF EQUIPPED)

7 - FRONT AXLE VENT HOSE

Fig 6: Radiator Alignment Dowels - Typical

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1 - RADIATOR

2 - ALIGNMENT DOWEL

3 - RADIATOR LOWER ISOLATOR

4 - RADIATOR LOWER CROSSMEMBER

If equipped, disconnect and plug automatic transmission fluid cooler lines.
Remove six radiator mounting bolts. Position the front axle vent hose to the side. See Fig 5.
The lower part of radiator is equipped with two alignment dowel pins. They are located on the bottom of radiator tank and fit into rubber grommets. These rubber grommets are pressed into the radiator lower crossmember. See Fig 6.
Lift radiator straight up and out of vehicle taking care not to damage radiator fins.
When removing radiator, note position of the rubber seals located on the top and bottom of radiator (on certain models only). To prevent possible overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions. See Fig 5.