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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
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RADIATOR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the hood and front bumper. Refer to “Hood
Removal” page 11.51 and “Front Body
Component Removal” page procedures.
2. Remove the remaining fasteners that secure the
radiator shroud to the vehicle.
3. Drain radiator by removing lower radiator hose
q
. Be
sure to catch and dispose of coolant properly.
WARNING
The cooling system is under pressure and serious
burns may result.
Allow the engine to cool before servicing.
4. Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the four upper radiator support fasteners
w
and disconnect the small radiator bypass hose
e
.
7. Lift radiator up to disengage it from its lower mounting
points. Tilt top of radiator outward and remove the
radiator from the vehicle.
8. Separate the fan motor assembly from the radiator.
Inspect fan blades for damage.
9. Reverse this procedure for installation. Be sure to
properly fill and bleed cooling system as outlined in
this chapter.
e
Upper Radiator Hose
y
To Radiator Fitting
r
Lower Radiator Hose
u
Fan Motor Assembly
t
Recovery Bottle
i
Radiator
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM