(11) Remove screw attaching support bracket for
air conditioning lines from right side of radiator.
Remove support bracket.
(12) Remove the air conditioning condenser attach-
ing screws located at the front of the radiator (Fig.
41), if equipped. It is not necessary to discharge the
air conditioning system to remove radiator.
(13) Radiator can now be lifted free from engine
compartment. Care should be taken not to dam-
age radiator cooling fins or water tubes during
removal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide radiator and fan module down into posi-
tion, seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isola-
tors in the mount holes provided.
(2) Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator, if
equipped. Tighten mounting screws to 5 N·m (45 in.
lbs.).
(3) Install air conditioning line support bracket
and attaching screw to right side of radiator.
(4) Connect engine block heater wire, if equipped.
(5) Connect lower radiator hose and clamp.
(6) Install external transmission oil cooler line
support bracket and attaching screw to left side of
radiator (if equipped).
(7) Connect automatic transmission hoses; tighten
hose clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 in. lbs.).
(8) Install fan module.
(9) Connect fan motor electrical connection.
(10) Install upper radiator hose. Align hose so it
does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or
engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere
with the hood liner.
(11) Install upper radiator crossmember. Refer to
Group 23, Body for procedure.
(12) Connect negative cable to auxiliary jumper
terminal.
(13) Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to Cool-
ing System Refilling in this section.
(14) Operate engine until it reaches normal oper-
ating temperature. Check cooling system and auto-
matic transmission for correct fluid levels.
RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger then brass
are subject to damage by impact, such as
wrenches.
(1) Turn the draincock stem counterclockwise to
unscrew the stem. When the stem is unscrewed to
the end of the threads, pull the stem (Fig. 42) from
the radiator tank.
NOTE: To open draincock on vehicle equipped with
2.5L engine, use a 3/8 inch drive extension 3” long,
a 19mm socket with universal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push the draincock assembly body into the
tank opening until it snaps into place.
(2) Tighten the draincock stem by turning clock-
wise to 2.0-2.7 N·m (18-25 in. lbs.) torque.
RADIATOR FAN, MOTOR AND SHROUD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper radiator crossmember. Refer to
Group 23, Body for procedure.
(2) Disconnect fan motor electrical connector.
(3) Remove fasteners attaching fan module to radi-
ator (Fig. 44).
(4) Remove fan module.
FAN SERVICE
There are no repairs to be made to the fan. If the
fan is warped, cracked, or otherwise damaged, it
must be replaced with only the recommended part
for adequate strength, performance and safety.
(1) To remove fan from motor shaft, bench support
the motor and motor shaft while removing the fan
Fig. 41 A/C Condenser to Radiator Mounting Screws
Fig. 42 Draincock—Typical
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