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1997 Plymouth Breeze L4-2.0L VIN C
Removal
1997 Plymouth Breeze L4-2.0L VIN CSECTION Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal. Remove air inlet resonator.
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.
3. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger then brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.
4. Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radiator.
5. Disconnect automatic transmission hoses from cooler and plug off.
6. Disconnect the fan wiring connector.
7. Disconnect the engine block heater wire, if equipped.
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
8. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator, if equipped. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
9. Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
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.
3. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
CAUTION: Plastic tanks, while stronger then brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches.
4. Remove hose clamps and hoses from the radiator.
5. Disconnect automatic transmission hoses from cooler and plug off.
6. Disconnect the fan wiring connector.
7. Disconnect the engine block heater wire, if equipped.
CAUTION: Avoid bending the condenser inlet tube. Care should be taken not to damage radiator or condenser cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
8. Remove the air conditioning condenser attaching screws located at the front of the radiator, if equipped. It is not necessary to discharge the air conditioning system to remove radiator.
9. Radiator can now be lifted free from engine compartment. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during removal.
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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.