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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: 3.6L

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 3.6L .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
  5. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  7. Remove bolts (1) and the belly pan.
    Fig 1: Lower Radiator Hose
    GC0095212Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove the lower radiator hose (1).
  9. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Upper Radiator Mounting Brackets & Bolt
    GC0144643Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    Bolts are installed with threadlocker. Use hand tools to remove the upper radiator mounting bolts.

  11. Remove the bolts (3) and the upper radiator isolator (1).
    Fig 3: Support Bolt
    GC0144644Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the lower condenser mounting bolts.
  13. Remove the bolt (2) located between the cooler lines.
  14. Using a suitable hanger. Support the condenser and remove the right side upper bolt.
  15. Separate the condenser assembly from radiator.
  16. Tilt the radiator toward engine and remove the radiator from vehicle.