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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: 5.7L/6.4L

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
    GC0095584Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Remove bolts (1) and the belly pan.
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 5.7L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 6.4L .
  6. Remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 2: Lower Radiator Hose
    GC0095212Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Remove the lower radiator hose (1).
  8. Remove the radiator fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  10. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: 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 bolts (3) and the upper radiator isolator (1).
    Fig 4: 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 mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Upper Shroud Cover, Pick & Clip
    GC0144656Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Carefully remove the upper shroud cover (2) by using a pick (3) to pull the cover retaining hole away from the clip (1) along the edge.
  16. Tilt radiator toward engine and remove the radiator from vehicle.