Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator and Fan Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses.

3. '00-05 models: Disconnect the fan motor connectors and the radiator fan switch connector.

4. '06-09 models: Disconnect the fan motor connectors and the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector.

5. Remove the radiator upper brackets and cushions, then pull up the radiator.

6. Remove both fan shroud assemblies and other parts from the radiator.

7. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.

8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair

9. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.