OEM Dodge Magnum Radiator

Dodge Magnum Radiator Parts and Q&A

• Radiator
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  Q: How to Safely Detach a Radiator on Dodge Magnum?

  A:

  Before removing the radiator, unhook the Battery Cable and drain the amount of fluid in the cooling system. After that, take off the upper radiator hose and remove both upper radiator closure panels. After that, remove the radiator fan assembly. Pull up the vehicle, remove the lower splash shield and after that, take out the lower radiator hose. Open the lower condenser mount bolts and then lower the car. Once that is done, open up the upper radiator hose, using hand tools for the upper radiator mounting bolts, as there is a tread locker in place. After that, loosen the upper radiator brackets and take them off along with the upper condenser mounting bolts. Once finished, remove the assembly from the condenser, tilt the radiator slightly to one side and detach it from the car.
• Radiator
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  Q: How to Properly Remove and Install a Radiator on Dodge Magnum?

  A:

  Before getting rid of the radiator, make sure the negative Battery Cable is disconnected and all the coolant is drained. From there, disconnect the upper radiator hose, remove the reflector panels surrounding the radiator and detach the radiator fan assembly. Lift the car, take off the lower splash shield and then unbolt the lower radiator hose and lower condenser group. Before pulling up the vehicle, lower it down, take off the upper radiator hose, remove all mounting bolts for the upper radiator and brackets and then the upper condenser mounting bolts. Take the condenser away from the radiator, position the radiator over the engine and remove the whole piece. Cover the backside of the engine with a towel and spray water and compressed air across the fins for a safe radiator cleaning. See if there are any cracks in the radiator tanks, if any fittings are broken or missing and inspect the connection point of the tanks and the core for any seepage or weakening seals. Edges of the radiator core may be corroded, bent or missing and the tube sections inside the core might be damaged. For installation, fix the radiator under the hood, matching the lower rubber isolators to the holes in the radiator support underneath. Place the radiator bracket and all the bolts in position, tightening them until they reach 12 Nm. Mount the condenser on the radiator and attach the top bolts, making sure they are installed to 6 Nm. Lift the vehicle once more so you can put in the lower condenser bolts, whose tightness should be 10 Nm. Replace the lower radiator hose and clamp, drop the vehicle and install the fan next. Attach the upper radiator hose, not allowing it to conflict with the accessory drive belt or engine and put the hose clamp into position. Secure the negative cable, make sure the coolant tank is full and let the engine warm up until it's operating as it should, checking that the fluids in the cooling system and automatic transmission are set properly.