Cherokee 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN M FI (1988)
Radiator: Service and Repair
With A/T
WARNING:
Do not service radiator while system is hot. Allow system to cool before removal.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove radiator cap.
3. Remove radiator grille from front of vehicle for access to radiator draincock.
4. Attach one end of a 24 inch long, 1/4 inch I.D. hose to draincock. Put other end into a suitable container, then drain radiator.
5. On models with electric cooling fan, remove electrical connectors and mounting bolts, then lift fan straight up and out of engine compartment.
6. On models with belt-driven cooling fan, remove fan shroud mounting bolts and push shroud rearward toward engine.
7. Disconnect and plug automatic transmission cooler lines.
8. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
9. Mark position of hood latch striker on radiator crossmember, then remove hood latch striker.
10. Remove radiator upper bracket and crossmember.
11. On models with A/C, remove condenser to radiator mounting bracket.
12. Lift radiator straight up and out of vehicle.
13. Reverse procedure to install. Torque condenser mounting bolts and radiator mounting bolts to 36 inch lbs.
