9-7X L6-4.2L (2008)
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Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator Replacement (LL8)
Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (See: Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and
Filling)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6) (See: Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling).
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant
Recovery and Recharging).
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid
Plate/Service and Repair/Radiator Support Shield Replacement).
5. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185 from the lower radiator hose (1).
6. Remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.
7. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamps (1) and remove hose (2).
8. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and
Connection (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Fluid Line/Hose/Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair).
11. Remove the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Radiator
Support/Service and Repair).
12. Remove the coolant recovery line from the radiator.