1. | Drain the engine coolant. |
2. | Remove the front grille cover. |
3. | Remove the front grille. |
4. | Disconnect the hood switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamps (B) and water pipe mounting bolts (C).
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5. | Remove the radiator upper bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the bulkhead (B).
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6. | Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and engine coolant temperature sensor 2 connector (B), and remove the A/C compressor clutch connector (C), then remove the harness clamps (D).
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7. | Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), radiator, upper radiator hose, and lower radiator hose.
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8. | Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the radiator. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector. |
9. | Remove the water bypass hoses (C). |
10. | Pull up the radiator, then remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts from the radiator.
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11. | Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely. |
12. | Check the quick connector (A) and set ring (B) for cracks or damage. If the connector and/or set ring are cracked or damaged, replace the connector.
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13. | Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick connector. If the set ring is off the connector, replace the quick connector. |
14. | Replace the O-ring (C) in the quick connector. |
15. | Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock on the connector, press it straight down along the groove. |
16. | Clean the connecting surfaces of the radiator (E), then apply clean engine coolant around the connecting surfaces. |
17. | Push down the lock (A), then push the quick connector (B) onto the radiator until you hear it click.
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18. | Install the water bypass hoses (C). |
19. | Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and engine coolant temperature sensor 2 connector (B), and install the A/C compressor clutch connector (C), then install the harness clamps (D).
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20. | Install the bulkhead (A), then install the radiator upper bracket mounting bolts (B).
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21. | Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts. |
22. | Connect the hood switch connector (A), and install the harness clamps (B) and water pipe mounting bolts (C).
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23. | Install the front grille. |
24. | Install the front grille cover. |
25. | Refill the expansion tank with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. |