Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
11. The lower part of radiator is equipped with two alignment dowel pins. They are located on the bottom of radiator tank and fit into rubber
grommets. These rubber grommets are pressed into the radiator lower crossmember.
WARNING: THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE EVEN WITH THE
ENGINE OFF. REFER TO SERVICE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE HANDLING ANY AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT.
NOTE: The radiator and radiator cooling fan can be removed as an assembly. It is not necessary to remove the cooling fan before removing or
installing the radiator.
12. Gently lift up and remove radiator from vehicle. Be careful not to scrape the radiator fins against any other component. Also be careful not to
disturb the air conditioning condenser (if equipped).
CLEANING
Clean radiator fins With the engine cold, apply cold water and compressed air to the back (engine side) of the radiator to flush the radiator and/or A/C
condenser of debris.
INSPECTION
The radiator cooling fins should be checked for damage or deterioration. Inspect cooling fins to make sure they are not bent or crushed, these areas
result in reduced heat exchange causing the cooling system to operate at higher temperatures. Inspect the plastic end tanks for cracks, damage or leaks.
Inspect the radiator neck for damage or distortion.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Before installing the radiator or A/C condenser, be sure the radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals are properly
fastened to their original positions. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals
must be installed to their original positions.
1. Gently lower the radiator and fan shroud into the vehicle. Guide the two radiator alignment dowels into the rubber grommets located in lower
radiator crossmember.
2. Connect the radiator upper and lower hoses and hose clamps to radiator.
CAUTION: The tangs on the hose clamps must be positioned straight down.
3. Install coolant reserve/overflow tank hose at radiator.
4. Connect both transmission cooler lines at the radiator.
5. Install both radiator mounting bolts.
6. Reconnect the electric cooling fan.
7. Install the grill.
8. Reinstall the cooling fan to the engine.
