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Engine Cooling System - Except Coupe: Radiator: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
    WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP OR ANY HOSE WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
  2. Drain cooling system (refer to COOLING SYSTEM - DRAINING ).
  3. Remove upper radiator crossmember (Fig 1).
    CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.
    Fig 1: Removing Cooling Module Mounting
    G03614919Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector.
  5. Remove radiator fan.
  6. Disconnect hoses from radiator.
  7. Remove screw that holds support bracket for transmission cooler tubes at left side of radiator (if equipped).
    CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins.
  8. Remove screw attaching support bracket for air conditioning lines from right side of radiator. Remove support bracket.
  9. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator (Fig 2). Disengage AC condenser from radiator. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Condenser Mounting
    G03614920Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Radiator can new be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins during removal.