Radiator, removing and installing: Removing
- Obtain radio anti-theft code on vehicles with coded radio.
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove noise insulation (arrows).
- Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining
- Release clamps and disconnect coolant hoses from connections on radiator (top and bottom).
- Remove front bumper:
Refer to 63 BUMPERS ; Front bumper, removing and installing
NOTE:
Only remove the cover section for the front bumper.
Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Fan Cowl Connectors, Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch -F18- Connectors & Radiator Cowl
- Disconnect connectors -1- on radiator fan cowl.
- Disconnect connector -2- from coolant Fan Control (FC) thermal switch -F18-.
- Remove radiator cowl -3- together with radiator fans (4 bolts) and pull downward to remove.
Vehicles without air conditioner:
- Remove 4 securing bolts (arrows) on the radiator.
- Lower radiator out of vehicle.
Vehicles with air conditioner:
- Remove four securing bolts -1- for condenser.
- Remove four securing bolts -2- for radiator.
WARNING:
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
- Remove Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module -J293- from left-hand longitudinal member (in front of battery).
- Carefully lower radiator between engine and condenser and remove from below.