Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: Diesel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the lower radiator cover (2).
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the lower radiator hose (1) from radiator (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the upper radiator hose (2) from radiator (1).
- Remove the upper radiator seal.
- Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolt from the transmission cooler line (1) to radiator (3) bracket (2).
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NOTE:It is not necessary to remove the transmission cooler lines or the A/C lines from the cooler.
- Remove the bolt (8) that secures the condenser jumper line tapping block (7) to the right side of the radiator (5).
- Remove the three brackets (10) from the A/C compressor/transmission combination cooler (3).
- Using care, disengage the A/C condenser/transmission combination cooler mounting bracket (2) from the left side of the radiator, do not disconnect the A/C lines.
- Disconnect the electrical cooling fan wire harness connector (1).
- Remove the overflow hose (2) from radiator (1).
- Remove the right upper radiator mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the left radiator mounting bolt (1) and lift the radiator (2) straight up and out of the engine compartment. Take care not to damage cooling fins when removing.
- If necessary, remove bolts and the electric cooling fan from radiator.
- If necessary, remove bolts and the A/C condenser from radiator.