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Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L  See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Fan Blade/Service and

Repair.

3. If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.

4. NOTE: Typical shown, others similar.

Disconnect the transmission oil cooler hoses.

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Plug or cap the lines as needed.

5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

6. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator support brackets.

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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

7. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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If necessary, install new appropriately sized worm drive-type clamps.

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