2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diesel Engine

CAUTION:

When removing the radiator or A/C condenser for any reason, note the location of all radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING .
  3. Recover the A/C refrigerant. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the radiator crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, RADIATOR, REMOVAL .
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  5. Loosen the clamp (1) and remove the lower right Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose (2) from the cooler.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  7. Loosen the clamp (2) and remove the lower left CAC hose (1) from the cooler.
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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  9. Remove the right side CAC bolts (1).
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  10. Remove the bolts (2) and the CAC (1).
  11. Remove the push pin fasteners and the right and left side air deflectors.
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  12. Remove the nuts (3, 5) the A/C lines (2, 4) from the condenser.
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  13. Remove the bolt (1) securing the condenser lines to the radiator.
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  14. On automatic transmission models, remove the bolt (1) and the transmission cooler lines (3) to the transmission cooler (4).
  15. Remove the bolts and position aside the windshield washer bottle.
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  16. Remove the coolant hose (2) from the fan shroud (1).
  17. Remove the fasteners (3) and the upper fan shroud (1).
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  18. Remove the four bolts (2) securing the fan shroud (1).
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  19. Disconnect the cooling fan wire harness connector (1).
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  20. Remove the pressurized coolant bottle hose (1) from the radiator.
  21. Remove the upper radiator hose (2).
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  22. Remove the lower radiator hose (1).
  23. Lift the radiator up and out of vehicle taking care not to damage radiator fins.
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  24. Remove the bolts (4) and the transmission cooler (5).
  25. Remove the bolts (3) and the A/C condenser (2) from the radiator (1).
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When to See a Mechanic

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.