Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 208

7 - 22 COOLING SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
LOWER CROSSMEMBER RADIATOR ISOLATOR
Fig. 30 Thermostat, Housing and Inlet Elbow
Fig. 31 Cooling Module Mounting
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE
BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
(2) Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cool-
ing System of this section.
(3) Remove upper radiator crossmember (Fig. 31).
Refer to Group 23, Body for procedure.
CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger then brass
are subject to damage
wrenches.
FWD MODULE COOLING UPPER FWD CROSSMEMBER RADIATOR VIEW A
by impact, such
(4) Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radia-
tor.
(5) Disconnect automatic transmission hoses from
cooler and plug off.
(6) Disconnect the fan wiring connector.
AIR
(7) Disconnect the engine block heater wire, if
equipped.
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube.
Care should be taken not to damage radiator or
condenser cooling fins or water tubes during
removal.
(8) Remove the air conditioning condenser attach-
ing screws located at the front of the radiator (Fig.
32), if equipped. It is not necessary to discharge the
air conditioning system to remove radiator.
Fig. 32 A/C Condenser to Radiator Mounting Screws
(9) Radiator can now be lifted free from engine
compartment. Care should be taken not to dam-
age radiator cooling fins or water tubes during
removal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide radiator and fan module down into posi-
tion, seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isola-
tors in the mount holes provided.
(2) Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator, if
equipped. Tighten mounting screws to 5 N·m (45 in.
lbs.).
(3) Connect engine block heater wire, if equipped.
(4) Connect lower radiator hose and clamp. Con-
nect automatic transmission hoses; tighten hose
clamps to 2.5 N·m (22 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect fan motor electrical connection.
(6) Install upper radiator hose. Align hose so it
does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or
engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere
as
with the hood liner.
(7) Install upper radiator crossmember. Refer to
Group 23, Body for procedure.
CONDITIONING RADIATOR MOUNTING SCREWS CONDENSER TO
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