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Radiator Replacement (Diesel, and LLU, LUJ with MT)Removal Procedure
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| 1. | Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement . |
| 2. | Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . |
| 3. | For vehicles with automatic transmission: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid pipes from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . |
| 4. | Disconnect the radiator outlet hose and the radiator inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement and Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement . |
| 5. | Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud from the radiator. |
| 6. | Remove the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) and the 2 radiator upper brackets (2). |
| 7. | Remove the radiator (1) from the 2 lower brackets (2). |
| 8. | Use care and rotate the radiator in order to gain more access for the removal. |
| 9. | Use care and lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle. |
Installation Procedure
| 1. | Use care and install the radiator (1). |
| 2. | Use care and rotate the radiator in order to get more access for the installation. |
| 3. | Install the radiator (1) to the 2 lower brackets (2). |
| 4. | Install the 2 radiator upper brackets (2). |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 5. | Install the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft) . |
| 6. | Clip the engine coolant fan shroud to the radiator. |
| 7. | Connect the radiator outlet hose and the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement and Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement . |
| 8. | For vehicles with automatic transmission: Connect the automatic transmission fluid pipes to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . |
| 9. | Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . |
| 10. | Install the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement . |
