Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
RADIATOR
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the
radiator.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover.
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to See: Coolant/Service and Repair/Changing Engine Coolant.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to See: Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and
Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
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Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
5. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.
6. Remove the lower radiator shroud.
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Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.
7. Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper (A).
8. Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.