Radiator Replacement L26

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Remove the cooling fan shroud assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement.



3. Remove the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.



4. Using J 38185 reposition the hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.



6. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.




Important: Care should be taken when removing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

7. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.



8. Lift the radiator up and out the vehicle.

1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.




Important: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

2. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Important: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).




4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
5. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.



6. Install the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.
7. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Replacement LD8

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the cooling fan shroud assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .



3. Remove the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.



4. Using J 38185 reposition the hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.



6. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.




Important: Care should be taken when removing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

7. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.



8. Lift the radiator up and out the vehicle.

1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.




Important: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.

2. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Important: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).




4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
5. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.



6. Install the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.
7. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .