Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: 3.2L
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front facia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL
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- Remove the wire harness clips (1) and the wire harness connector (2) from the upper radiator cover (3) and pull the harness forward to set it aside.
- Remove the fasteners (1) that secure the upper radiator cover (2) to the core support.
- Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor (1) from the left radiator closure panel.
- Remove the right (1) and left (2) radiator closure panels.
- Remove the fasteners (2) that secure the right hood support bracket (1) and set aside.
- Remove the fasteners (2) that secure the left hood support bracket (1) and set aside.
- Remove the fastener (2) securing the transmission oil cooler lines (1) to the radiator.
- Remove the fasteners (1) that secure the condenser and transmission cooler (2) to the radiator to allow the assembly to move forward.
- Remove the fasteners (1) and the upper right side radiator mount cover (2).
- Remove the fasteners (1) and the upper left side radiator mount cover (2).
- Pull the radiator (2) forward releasing the isolators (1) from the mount.
- Release the clamp (1) and remove the radiator hose (2) from the radiator (3).
- Release the quick connect fitting (1) and remove the lower radiator hose (3) from the radiator (2).
- Pull the condenser and transmission cooler forward to obtain enough clearance to pull the radiator and fan assembly (1) from the vehicle.NOTE:
If replacing the radiator the cooling fan will need to be transferred to the new radiator.
- Remove the fasteners (1) and slide the cooling fan (2) off of the radiator.