The first thing to do when servicing the radiator is to remove the negative
Battery Cable and take off the
Radiator Cap, to ensure the system is safe by making sure it is not hot. Unscrew the lower seal from the lower core support, put a drain pan below the draincock and drain the radiator. You can keep any clean coolant for future use. Then, take out the top hose clamp and hose, then remove the lower ones and unhook the coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from the radiator. Unfasten the four bolts that secure the shroud to the car and, if necessary, tie back the power steering fluid reservoir tank, then return the shroud on top of the fan. Should you have the radiator cooler, separate and safely pull the lines, then remove the six bolts holding the radiator. Leave the front axle vent hose on the radiator. Raise the radiator straight out of the car, making sure to remember the place of the rubber seals on the top and bottom for installation again. To fit the radiator, place it and tighten each of its six mounting bolts to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) torque before closing the draincock. Lift up the fan shroud and the power steering reservoir tank, tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) and secure them back into position. Should the equipment need this, take out the plugs and join the automatic transmission fluid cooler lines as well as the constant tension clamps. Attach the radiator hoses and put in the hose clamps; next, slip on the condenser lower seal. Secure the negative battery cable, add the proper coolant to your cooling system and then link the hose on your coolant recovery bottle. When everything is done, attach the new radiator cap, see if you have an automatic transmission, adjust its fluid level if so, start the engine and check for leaks.