1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 3.
4 cylinder engines
3. On models equipped with air conditioning, remove the front grille as described in Section 11, Chapter 24, then separate the condenser from the heatsink by unscrewing the screws.
4. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the upper and lower hoses from the radiator (photo).
5. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the expansion tank hoses from the radiator (photo).
6. Remove the bolts securing the top mounting brackets to the front panel (photo). Lift the hangers and rubber o-rings off the radiator location pins.
7. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the thermal switch located in the lower right corner of the radiator (photo).
8. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the fan electric motor, release the wiring harness from the bracket (photo).
9. Remove the nuts securing the lower corner radiator brackets to the rubber pads.
10. Lift the radiator from the lower mounts, remove it from the engine compartment along with the electric fan (ami) cooling and fan shroud (photo).
5 cylinder engines
11. On models equipped with air conditioning, separate the condenser from the radiator by removing the screws.
12. Unscrew and remove the upper fan shroud (photo).
13. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the upper hose and the upper and lower hoses of the expansion tank from the radiator (photo). On models with air conditioning, automatic transmission and trailer hitch, also disconnect the auxiliary radiator hose.
14. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the thermal switch located in the lower left corner of the radiator (photo).
15. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the fan electric motor (photo).
16. Unscrew the radiator mounting nuts (photo).
17. Turn off a casing of the right fan.
18. On 20 valve models equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking), loosen the fan motor mounting nuts, slide the motor forward.
19. Lift the radiator from the installations, remove it from the engine compartment along with the electric cooling fan and fan shroud.
All models
20. If necessary, unscrew and detach the cooling fan and fan shroud from the radiator, separate the fan and motor from the fan shroud (photo). Unscrew the thermal switch, remove the gasket if necessary.
21. Radiator repair is best left to a specialist, although minor leaks can be repaired using a coolant additive. liquid. Clean the radiator of insects and leaves with a soft brush, or rinse with water.
22. Backflush the radiator as described in Chapter 4, replace hoses and clamps if damaged or worn.
23. Assembly is carried out in reverse order, fill the cooling system as described in Chapter 5. If the thermal switch has been removed, install a new gasket. Check the condition of the rubber pads, replace them if necessary (photo).
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