Self Radiator repair?

Hiya,

Anyone attemted to replace their own radiator? It doesn't look to be too problematic but you know what they say about famous last words.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, should I get an aftermarket unit online and do the install or should I just bring her in?

Thank you,
Tommy

Do it yourself...it's easy!

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
(2) Drain cooling system.
(3) Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radiator.
(4) Disconnect automatic transmission hoses and plug off, if equipped.
(5) Remove radiator to battery strut. Remove fan module assembly by disconnecting fan motor electrical connector. Remove fan shroud retaining screws, located on the top of the shroud. Lift shroud up and out of bottom shroud attachment clips separating shroud from radiator. For dual fan applications the left fan module may be removed first, then the right side module last. Fan damage should always be avoided.
(6) Remove upper radiator isolator bracket mounting screws. Disconnect the engine block heater wire if equipped.
(7) Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator, if equipped. Lean condenser forward, it is not
necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
(8) Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment


INSTALLATION
(1) Slide radiator down into position behind radiator support (yoke).
(2) Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator if equipped, with four mounting screws and tighten to 5.4 N·m (50 in. lbs.). Then seat the assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes provided in the lower crossmember.
(3) Tighten radiator isolator mounting bracket screws to 7.4 N·m (65 in. lbs.). The radiator should have clearance to move up approximately 5 to 8 mm (0.25 in.) after assembled.
(4) Connect automatic transmission hoses, if equipped. Tighten hose clamps to 4 N·m (35 in. lbs.).
(5) Slide fan module down into clip(s) on lower radiator flange. For dual fan application install the right fan module first and then the left
fan module. Install retaining screws and tighten to 5.4 N·m (50 in. lbs.).
(6) Install radiator hoses and coolant reserve hose align hoses and position hose clamps so they will not interfere with the engine or hood.
(7) Connect fan motor electrical connection and connect negative battery cable.
(8) Fill cooling system with coolant.

WOW! Thank you for the detailed directions! It seems easy. I'll order myself a new radiator today. I'll be sure to take pictures and provide details of the adventure.

Tommy

WOW! Thank you for the detailed directions! It seems easy. I'll order myself a new radiator today. I'll be sure to take pictures and provide details of the adventure.

TommyGood luck!

This has pictures and also alot of information http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/19/8c/06/0900823d80198c06.jsp

Thanks for the link, the radiator should be here Monday.