2500 4x2 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1996)
Following the above procedures will expedite the processing of your claim.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Zone Service Office.
A. Inspect Radiator Build Date Code
1.
Locate the radiator build date code as shown in Figure 1.
2.
^
If the build date code is 1166 through 1296, the radiator must be replaced. Continue with Section B (PL) or Section C (BR).
^
If the build date code is not in the above range, no further action is necessary.
B. Replace Radiator (PL Vehicles)
1.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the battery.
Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory
(clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER
PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
2.
Without removing the radiator pressure cap and with the system not under pressure, open the radiator draincock by turning it counterclockwise.
3.
After the coolant reserve tank has emptied, remove the radiator pressure cap and continue draining the radiator. Save the coolant for later reuse.
