Engine & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Radiator: Removal

Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap or any hose with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
Drain cooling system ((Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) ).

Remove upper radiator crossmember. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Cooling Module Mounting

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1 - ISOLATOR

2 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER

3 - LOWER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER

4 - COOLING MODULE

CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.

Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector.
Remove radiator fan.
Disconnect hoses from radiator.
Remove screw that holds support bracket for transmission cooler tubes at left side of radiator (if equipped).
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins.

Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator. See Fig 2. Disengage AC condenser from radiator. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.

Fig 2: A/C Condenser Mounting

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1 - A/C CONDENSER LOCATING TABS

2 - COMBINATION A/C CONDENSER AND TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

3 - A/C CONDENSER MOUNTING SCREWS

Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins during removal.