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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 50 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)RADIATORREMOVAL
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic

Section 50 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge air conditioning system when removing the radiator.
  1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
    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 STANDARD PROCEDURE )
  3. Remove radiator upper crossmember. (Refer to GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT )
  4. Remove upper and lower coolant hoses from the radiator.
  5. Disconnect transmission hoses from cooler and plug (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Radiator
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  6. Disconnect engine oil cooler lines (if equipped) (Fig 1).
  7. Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Radiator Fan
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  8. Remove radiator fan (Fig 2).
    CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
  9. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator (Fig 3) or (Fig 4).
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser To Radiator - 3.5L & 2.7L W/Auto Stick
    G03497996Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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