Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the intake air resonator. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Resonator Service and Repair




4 Remove the fan cowl.
- Remove the 15 clips.
5 Remove the supercharger radiator. For additional information, refer to Radiator Supercharger Cooling




6 Remove the radiator upper mountings.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




7 Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
- Release the clip.




8 Disconnect the radiator lower hose.
- Release the clip.




9
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the 2 transmission cooler lines.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Disconnect the 2 unions.
- Remove and discard both O-ring seals.





10 Release the auxiliary coolant pump.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release from the rubber mounting.





11 Release the power steering fluid cooler.
- Remove the 2 bolts.





12 Release the radiator assembly.
- Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.

13
NOTE:
The radiator is removed from beneath the vehicle.
Remove the radiator assembly.
- Protect the elements from damage.
- Lift the radiator clear of its mountings.





14
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the radiator rubber mountings





15 Remove the cooling fan.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release from the 3 retainers.

Installation
1 Install the cooling fan.
- Secure in the retainers.
- Tighten the bolts.
2 Install the radiator rubber mountings
3 Install the radiator assembly.
- Protect the elements from damage.
- Lift the radiator onto its mountings.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
4 Attach the power steering fluid cooler.
- Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).
5 Install the auxiliary coolant pump.
- Secure in the rubber mounting.
- Connect the electrical connector.
6 Connect the transmission cooler lines.
- Clean the components.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Tighten the unions to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
7 Connect the radiator lower hose.
- Secure with the clip.
8 Connect the radiator upper hose.
- Secure with the clip.
9 Install the radiator upper mountings.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).

10 Install the supercharger radiator. For additional information, refer to Radiator Supercharger Cooling

11 Install the fan cowl.
- Secure with the clips.

12 Install the intake air resonator. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Resonator Service and Repair

13 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery

14 Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check Transmission Fluid Level Check