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Section 439 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  2. Discardge the A/C system (Refer to PLUMBING ).
  3. Remove the fron fascia (Refer to FRONT FASCIA ).
    WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
  4. Drain the cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING ).
  5. Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connectors.
  6. Disconnect coolant reserve/recovery hose.
  7. Remove A/C lines (Refer to PLUMBING ).
  8. Remove the auxiliary transmission cooler hoses.
  9. Remove the pushpins and the upper radiator seal.
  10. Remove the pushpins and the LH and RH radiator seal (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Seals
    G03571381Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove the A/C condenser side brackets to radiator attaching screws (Figure ). Separate the condenser from the radiator by lifting upward to disengage from lower mounts (Figure ). Allow the condenser to rest in front of radiator.
  12. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Module
    G03571382Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  13. Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal. ( Fig 2  ) 
  14. Remove the auxiliary transmission from the radiator module.
  15. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator module.
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