Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator: Removal and Installation
Radiator: Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a
thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the
way.
REMOVAL
1) Remove air dam using power tool.
2) Remove engine undercover using power tool.
3) Drain engine coolant from radiator.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4) Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly.
5) Remove reservoir tank hose.
6) Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
7) Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.
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Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
8) Remove radiator shroud (lower).
9) Remove radiator shroud (upper).
10) Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
11) Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.
12) Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.
