I find out the hard way, and the best way to do it is by removing the mechanical fan first, which also is going to take some skills and patience, but is possible.
The radiator is held in by a couple screws. Just loosen the fan shroud (4 screws), remove your hoses and lines, and lift it out.
Radiator. Remove the cap and add coolant there.
Drain the radiator (dispose of the fluid properly) Remove the hoses from the radiator (upper, lower & transmission lines) Remove the coolant overflow reservoir Loosen the mounting bolts and fan shroud bolts and anything else that is attached so you can pull the radiator up and out. Replace the radiator & bolt it in Reconnect the fan shroud, reservoir & hoses Might even want to flush the radiator to make sure there isn't any debris inside. Fill with coolant & water mixture You might also want to go ahead and replace the thermostat while you are at it.
Disconnect the battery. Using a clutch fan tool, hold the clutch to loosen and remove it. Remove the fan shroud. Drain the radiator. Remove the water pump belt, then the pump. Install the pump and reverse the process to finish the process.
On the radiator...
yes you can
The radiator plug for a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 is located on the bottom of the radiator on the right side. It is used to drain the coolant during flushes and fluid changes.
No the 1999 and 2002 1500's are different body styles.
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Remove the serpentine drivebelt # Remove the coolant reservoir from the fan shroud and set it aside without draing the tank or disconnecting the hose # Disconnect the electrical connectors at the windshield washer reservoir and remove the reservoir from the fan shroud # Remove the fan shroud mounting bolts # A special 36mm fan wrench is required to remove the cooling fan can get at most auto parts stores
It is on the lower driver side of the radiator.
18.7 liters in a radiator flush and fill in a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500.
1994-1997