Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: Diesel

WARNING:

Do not open the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove the radiator.

Fig 1: Lower Belly Pan & Screws

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Remove air intake duct.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove engine cover. Refer to REMOVAL or REMOVAL .
Raise vehicle on hoist.
NOTE:
Belly pan removal is necessary for draining the cooling system.
Remove lower belly pan (2).
Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
Removal of the lower radiator hose can only be accessed from the top of vehicle when the cooling fan module has been removed.
Install the lower belly pan.

Fig 2: Front Bumper Fascia Components
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Partially lower vehicle.
Remove front tires.
Remove the inner splash shields.
Remove the front bumper fascia/grille (2) assembly. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Lower, Fan Blade Retaining Nut & Fan Motor
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Lower vehicle.
Remove radiator fan module assembly (8). Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
Disconnect lower radiator hose.

Fig 4: Radiator, Charge Air Cooler, Hose & Fasteners
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Disconnect the charge air hoses (5, 7) from the charge air cooler (2).
Remove the bolts (4 and 6).
Remove the charge air cooler from the radiator (3).
Remove remaining fasteners attaching A/C condenser (1) to radiator. Position A/C condenser aside.
Lift the radiator up and out of engine compartment.