Cooling System: Radiator: Removal

NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge air conditioning system when removing the radiator.

Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Drain cooling system.
Remove radiator upper crossmember.
Remove upper and lower coolant hoses from the radiator.
Disconnect transmission hoses from cooler and plug.
Disconnect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped).
Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector.

Remove radiator fan.

Fig 1: Radiator & Cooling Fans

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1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

2 - FASTENERS

3- CLIPS

WARNING: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal

Fig 2: A/C Condenser To Radiator - 2.7L With Auto Stick, 3.2L & 3.5L

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Fig 3: A/C Condenser To Radiator - 2.7L Without Auto Stick

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Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator. See Fig 2 or Fig 3.

1 - TRANS COOLER LINE BRACKET SCREW

2 - SCREW - CONDENSER TO RADIATOR

3- TRANS COOLER

4- SCREWS

1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE MOUNTING BRACKET

2 - A/C CONDENSER TO RADIATOR MOUNTING SCREWS

Remove fastener attaching transmission cooler line bracket to left side of radiator.
Lift condenser upward enough to disengage upper mounting clips. Allow condenser to rest on lower radiator crossmember. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system.
Radiator can now be lifted from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.