How to install radiator? I removed it, just want to see best way...

[legend1011]

I am replacing my radiator on a 1990 Honda Civic DX Hatch (all stock). Removing it was straight forward (disconnecting hoses, bolts, etc)... The only problem I had was pulling it up... A/C pipes were in the way... Had to remove the fans before I was able to pull the radiator out (is this the correct way)....

Bought a new one and I'm ready to install it, but I just want to make sure I do it right...

I gashed the old one pretty bad trying to take it out and I'd hate to to do this to the new one putting it in....

Do I install the radiator, then put in the fans after? Not sure...

Thanks

[inafogg]

hello,1st if ac lines are in the way try to move them.fans should be on but if its easier with them off & putting them on after is'nt a problem then its your call.main thing is to have anything interfering moved so rad drops right in.dont try to force it.Good LUCK
BTW THEY DO LIST 2 RADIATORS!!!!!
try this http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...06175c#hd1-1-1

[FrodoGT]

I pulled my fans off to remove the radiator both times I have done it. Pretty simple, only hard par is wedging the fans back in and getting the ac line down below the fan. Really not that difficult, but I can see it becoming damn near impossible with the fans on.