Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to the following procedures:

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side in Engine Mechanical-3.4L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical-3.4L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical-3.8L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side in Engine Mechanical-3.8L

4. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .



5. Remove the brackets and the bolts from the upper radiator.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .



8. Use J 38185 to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator hose.
9. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
10. Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the low coolant module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement .
13. Remove the radiator from the lower mounts.

1. Install the radiator to the lower mounts.
2. Install the low coolant module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement .
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Install the transaxle oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
5. Install the outlet hose to the radiator.
6. Use J 38185 to install the outlet hose clamp to the radiator hose.
7. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
8. Lower the vehicle.




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.

9. Install the brackets and bolts to the upper radiator.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

10. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
11. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to the following procedures:

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side in Engine Mechanical-3.4L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical-3.4L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical-3.8L

•	Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side in Engine Mechanical-3.8L

12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
14. Inspect for leaks.