Removal and Installation

NOTE: 3.0L (2V) shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.

Remove the battery and battery tray.
Drain the cooling system.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the degas return hose.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Degas Return Hose
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Using the special tool, disconnect the upper transmission cooler line.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Transmission Cooler Line Using Special Tool
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Remove the two A/C condenser retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Removing A/C Condenser Retaining Bolts
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the radiator support bracket bolts and the radiator support bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Radiator Support Bracket Bolts And Radiator Support Bracket
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the lower transmission cooler line.
Remove the two bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Fig 7: Removing Condenser-To-Radiator Bolts
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Secure the A/C condenser.
Remove the bolt retaining the P/S cooler to the radiator.

Fig 8: Removing P/S Cooler-To-Radiator Bolt
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Remove the nuts and the radiator support brackets.

Fig 9: Removing Radiator Support Brackets Nuts
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Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Removing Radiator From Vehicle
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.