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Slowly remove the pressure cap and
save for later use, or better yet,
purchase a new pressure cap designed
specifically for your vehicle.
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Drain the coolant from the system
through the drain cock, if so
equipped, or by removal of the
bottom radiator hose. Replace the
coolant with new coolant to protect
your new radiator. Normal coolant
replacement should be every (2)
years. Be sure to discard used
coolant in a safe manner and
according to government disposal
regulations. Failure to use the
proper new coolant can void your
warranty.
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If the radiator has a transmission
and/or engine oil cooler, use a line
wrench to disconnect the lines from
the radiator tanks. IMPORTANT!!
BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY OIL COOLER
LINES BE SURE TO IDENTIFY WHERE
THESE LINES ARE CONNECTED AND MARK
THEM, SO THEY CAN BE RE-CONNECTED
PROPERLY TO THE NEW RADIATOR. Care
should be taken to avoid stripping
the fittings or kinking the
transmission or engine oil cooler
fluid lines. To avoid fluid loss,
block the ends of the lines after
removing them from the radiator
fittings.
- Remove the upper
mounting panel and associated sheet
metal.
- Remove the fan
shroud or electric fan assembly screws
and remove the part, or slide it back
away from the radiator far enough to
permit removal of the radiator.
- Disconnect the
radiator inlet and outlet hoses, and
heater bypass hose (if so equipped) from
the radiator hose fittings. Check for
brittle or deteriorated hoses. NEW
HOSES, CLAMPS, AND THERMOSTAT ARE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
- Remove any sensor
fittings attached to the radiator tanks,
noting the exact location so that proper
replacement can be made with the new
radiator.
- Remove the top
mounting insulators, or the bolts from
the radiator mounting brackets, if so
equipped.
- Remove the
radiator assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE: The installation of some high
capacity replacement radiators may
require trimming of the rubber mounting
insulators to facilitate installation.
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