Things You’ll Need
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Pliers
New Radiator
Coolant
Jack and Jack Stands
Instructions:
1. First raise the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable. Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator. Place a pan under the radiator drain and open it. Drain the radiator completely
2. Remove the lower radiator hose. You will need to remove all the coolant hoses connected to the radiator. Once the coolant has drained, remove the bolts that hold the radiator to the car.
3. Remove the radiator from the vehicle. To do this, lift the radiator up and out of the car.Be sure to be careful not to drop it.
4. Install the new radiator. Place the new radiator into the vehicle and align it with the mounting holes. Insert the bolts that you removed in step 3 and tighten them.
5. Reconnect the coolant hoses. Attach the coolant hoses to the radiator and tighten the hose clamps.
6. Refill the radiator with coolant. Use a funnel to pour the coolant into the radiator. Fill the radiator until the coolant level is between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the coolant reservoir.
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery terminal.
8. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for any leaks in the radiator. If there are no leaks, turn off the engine and let the car cool down.
9. Lower the vehicle. Use the jack and jack stands to lower the vehicle.
