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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2005CROSSFIRE LIMITED, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSENGINE COOLING SYSTEM & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEMENGINERADIATORREMOVAL
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, 2D Coupe, Standard

Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Radiator: Removal

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Radiator Fan
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radiator fan. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
  3. Drain the cooling system. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  4. Remove the air cleaner inlet tubes.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Upper Radiator Hose
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  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Transmission Cooler Line
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  6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (2).
  7. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir hose (1).
  8. Disconnect the transmission cooler line (3) located on the right side of the radiator (automatic transmission only). (Refer to COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS COOLER LINES - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Cooler Line
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  9. Disconnect the transmission cooler line (1) located in the middle front of the vehicle (automatic transmission only).
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Radiator Retaining Clamps
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    Using a suitable tool, grasp the radiator hold down clamps (2) and pull up to remove the clamps from the mounting holes.

    Fig 6: Identifying Condenser Retaining Bolts
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  10. Remove the condenser retaining bolts (1) from the radiator support.
  11. Carefully lean the radiator back toward the engine.
  12. Gently lift and remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.