How do I remove the radiator in my 2002 Dakota with A/C and auto transmission

TINA BAIZE

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2002 DODGE DAKOTA
132,000 MILES

I'm struggling trying to get the radiator out for replacement. Should I remove the bumper?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 AT 7:03 PM

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DOCFIXIT

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No need to remove bumper remove upper shroud, transmission lines then unbolt radiator

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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:46 AM

TINA BAIZE

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The diagram makes it look easy. My front bumper isnt allowing the removal of the radiator, a/c cooling unit and oil cooling unit to come out in one piece as shown above. I'm only replacing the radiator so I need to detach the other cooling units to replace the radiator. The reverse V support is in the way on the engine side and the bumper is in the way on the grill side. Frustrating.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:46 AM

DOCFIXIT

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Pulls out and up front not into engine compartment

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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:46 AM

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Just remove the tie bar on the radiator support and 2 10mm bolts in L/R lower corners and lift up. But if you want to remove the bumper than go ahead. Its easy enough. I do that just so I don't have to lean over it.

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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:46 AM