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How to Change a Radiator (continued)

Step 4 of 11. Remove Lower Hose Connections

(Bottom View) After the coolant has drained completely, locate lower hose connections to remove clamps and hoses. If your vehicle has lower radiator mounts or cooling fan mounts, remove those bolts also. NOTE: (The cooling fan bolts are optional. Sometimes it is easier to disconnect the wires to the fans and remove the cooling fans with the radiator.)

Step 5 of 11. Remove Upper Hose Connections

Locate upper radiator hose to remove hose clamps and hose connection. Locate and remove upper cooling fan mounting bolts as required.

Step 6 of 11. Remove Upper Radiator Mount

Locate upper radiator mounting brackets and remove the mounting bolts. If you have elected to remove the cooling fans with the radiator, locate the electrical connector and disconnect it as needed. If you are leaving the cooling fans behind when removing the radiator, remove the upper cooling fan mounting bolts. (Note in this photo an air wrench is being used but a regular wrench will work just fine.)

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