lemon-mirror:
Home >> Chrysler >> 2012 >> 200 Limited, 2D Convertible >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Engine Cooling System >> Engine >> Radiator, Engine Cooling >> Removal >> Removal

Radiator, Engine Cooling: Removal: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
  2. Remove engine cover.
  3. Remove air box assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
  4. Recover A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    WARNING:

    Do not remove pressure cap or any hose with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.

  5. Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  6. Remove the front bumper facia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  7. Remove under belly pan.
  8. Remove front bottom splash shield.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose
    GC0120903Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
  9. Remove upper (2) and lower radiator hoses at radiator.
  10. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying A/C Line
    GC0120904Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - A/C LINE
    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
  11. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  12. Disconnect both A/C lines at condenser/cooler.
  13. Remove transmission oil cooler tubes support bracket bolt at left side of radiator (2).
    CAUTION:

    Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.

  14. Remove the two torx screws located on the upper radiator support that hold the upper radiator mounting brackets.
  15. Tilt the top of the radiator rearward so the mounting brackets slide out of the upper core support.
  16. Remove radiator/condenser assembly by lifting the assembly out of the vehicle between the engine and the core support.
  17. Separate the A/C condenser from the radiator.
· About lemon-mirror