Section 49 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

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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. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE )
Remove radiator upper crossmember. (Refer to GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT )
Remove upper and lower coolant hoses from the radiator.
Disconnect transmission hoses from cooler and plug (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Radiator
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Disconnect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped) (Fig 1).
Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Radiator Fan
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Remove radiator fan (Fig 2).
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator (Fig 3) or (Fig 4).

Fig 3: A/C Condenser To Radiator - 3.5L & 2.7L W/Auto Stick
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Fig 4: A/C Condenser To Radiator - 2.7L W/O Auto Stick
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Remove fastener attaching transmission cooler line bracket to left side of radiator (Fig 3) or (Fig 4).
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.