Hey guys,

Cn anyone give me instroctions on removing the radiator from an 02 with automatic. I can get to the radiator but need to know if I'll need to replace the trans fluid when I take the trans cooler lines off.

 

PLUEEEEZE!!! I here with wrench in hand

 

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
Remove the forward lamp harness from the retaining clips on the shroud.
Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove fan shroud.
Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185 .
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the connector position assurance lock.
Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.

Important
It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.
Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
Install the radiator.
Install the condenser into the four retaining tabs on the radiator.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

If equipped, install the automatic transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Tighten
Tighten the cooler lines to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Connect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
Install the connector position assurance lock.

Install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185
Install the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the water pump using J 38185 .

Install the throttle body heater outlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185 .
Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

Install the fan shroud.
Raise the vehicle.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185 .
Install the forward lamp harness to the retaining clips on the fan shroud.
Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors.

Lower the vehicle.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator using J 38185 .
Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .