Replace radiator in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee?

Answer 1

# Disconnect negative battery cable # Drain the cooling system if coolant is still pretty new save it # Loosen the hose clamps then detach the radiator hoses from the fittings on the radiator.If they arestuck grasp each hose near the end with a pair of channelock pliers and twist it to break the seal then pull it off be careful not to distort the radiator fittings if the hoses are old or deteriorated replace them. # On four cylinder and V6 models disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck # On four cylinder and V6 models remove the screws that attach the fan shroud to the radiator and slide the shroud toward the engine.On inline six models equipped with auxiliary electric cooling fans remove the electric fan.On all inline six models remove the mounting bolts for the mechanical fan shroud lift the shroud up until it clears the slots in the bottom bracket of the radiator then push the shroud over the fan # If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic disconnect the cooler lines fromthe rear of the radiator use a drip pan to catch spilled fluid # Plug the lines and fittings # Remove the radiator mounting bolts and carefully lift radiator out of vehicle

Answer 2

My neighbor removed his very quickly during a disagreement with a tree last year but I wouldn't recommend this method. There really arent any shortcuts to removing a radiator....drain it first and disconnect the hoses. Its just a pain but can be done in the driveway.

Answer 3

First take off the fan schroud then pull off the hoses disconnet the transmission lines if it has a oil cooler disconnect those then un bolt it and pull it out