Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: Gas
| 1 - HOSE CLAMP TOOL 6094 |
| 2 - HOSE CLAMP |
Do not remove the cylinder block drain plugs or loosen the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur. Refer to DRAINING .
Do not waste reusable coolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.
Constant tension hose clamps are used on most cooling system hoses. When removing or installing, use only tools designed for servicing this type of clamp. Always wear safety glasses when servicing constant tension clamps.
| 1 - TYPICAL CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMP |
| 2 - CLAMP NUMBER/LETTER LOCATION |
| 3 - TYPICAL HOSE |
A number or letter is stamped into the tongue (2) of constant tension clamps (1). If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.
When removing the radiator or A/C condenser for any reason, note the location of all radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
- Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to DRAINING
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- Remove the A/C condenser (4). Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, REMOVAL .
- Remove the upper radiator crossmember.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect the overflow hose from the radiator.
- Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the lower radiator hose from the water pump.
- The lower part of the radiator is equipped with two alignment dowel pins and fit into rubber grommets. These rubber grommets are pressed onto the radiator.
- Carefully lift up and remove the radiator from the vehicle. Be careful not to scrape the radiator fins against any other component.
- Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.