vvasquezsj1 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 How's it going Crew? I'm looking for a DIY on replacing a radiator for 2009 Dodge Journey SXT. If there is a post already made can someone point me to it? Cheers, V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I am not aware of one, but there are a few people on the forum that have access to these things and will likely post the procedure for you. Why are you replacing the radiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 my daughter a couple of months ago had to have her 2007 caravan rad changed out and i didn't think i wanted to do it and it had to be done right away well after it was done i had checked u tube videos on replacing one didn't look that bad on doing it i would probably do it for her if it had to be done again so google u tube for videos on how to do it.. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Probably pretty straight forward. Just gotta remove a lot of crap to get to it. Welcome to the forum. Here's an older thread talking about it. http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/3127-radiator-replacement/ Edited February 2, 2015 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) 2009 Dodge Journey Removal & Installation Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal. Remove engine cover. Remove air box assembly. Recover A/C system. WARNING Do not remove pressure cap or any hose with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur. Drain cooling system. Remove the grille. Remove under belly pan (if equipped). Remove front bottom splash shield (if equipped). Remove upper and lower radiator hoses at radiator. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector. Separate radiator cooling fans from radiator. Disconnect A/C line at condenser/cooler. Remove transmission oil cooler tubes support bracket at left side of radiator (if equipped). CAUTION Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass are subject to damage by impact, such as wrenches. Remove the two Torx screws located on the upper radiator support that hold the upper radiator mounting brackets. Tilt the top of the radiator rearward so the mounting brackets slide out of the upper core support. Remove radiator/condenser assembly by lifting the assembly out of the vehicle between the engine and the core support. Separate the A/C condenser from the radiator. To install: Position radiator cooling fans on radiator. Position combination A/C condenser/cooler on radiator. Slide radiator into position and seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the mount holes. Install A/C lines (1) to condenser. Install support bracket (2) to radiator. Tighten mounting screws to 45 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Connect cooling fan electrical connector. Install lower radiator hose at radiator. Install upper radiator mount. Install front bottom splash shield Install under engine splash shield. Fill cooling system. Charge A/C system. Install air filter housing. Install the engine cover. Install transmission oil cooler tube support bracket and attaching screw to left side of radiator. Tighten mounting screw to 45 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Connect hoses to radiator. Install radiator fan. To drain radiator by petcock you can watch the video here: http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2009_Dodge_Journey_SXT_3.5L_V6/coolant_antifreeze/flush_coolant Faster draining would be to drain coolant by removing the lower radiator hose. 2011 Dodge Journey 3.6L Radiator - Removal RADIATOR - REMOVAL Disconnect negative cable. Remove engine cover. Remove air intake assembly (Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Removal)(Refer To List 1). Evacuate the A/C system (Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Standard Procedure). WARNING Do not remove pressure cap or any hose with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur. Drain cooling system (Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure). Remove the front bumper facia (Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Bumpers/FASCIA, Front - Removal). Disconnect the horn connectors. Remove the bolt (1) holding the horn assembly (2) to the upper core support. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses. Remove the A/C line nuts (2) at the A/C condenser. NOTE The radiator is held in place by plastic tabs. The tabs need to be compressed in order to remove the radiator. Compress the tabs (1) that hold the radiator (2) to the core support frame. located at the upper ends of the radiator. Tilt the radiator/condenser assembly away from the core support frame . Remove the trans cooler lines (2) from the condenser and position aside. Carefully lift the radiator/condenser assembly out of the vehicle between the engine and the front bumper support. Remove the bolt (2) that supports the condenser to the radiator. Separate the A/C condenser (3) from the radiator (2) by compressing the tabs at the sides. Edited February 2, 2015 by Journey_SeXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Remove Cooling Fan GAS NOTE The cooling fan is integrated into the front radiator closure panel and can be removed separately. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. Remove the air filter box assembly (1). Remove windshield washer reservoir (1). Disconnect radiator fan electrical connectors. Remove the wiring harness from the lower fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Removal Bumper Fascia REMOVAL UPPER PUSHPINS Release hood latch and open hood. Remove the pushpins for the fascia (2) at the radiator support. POP RIVETS Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. (Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure), for proper hoisting and jacking procedures. Remove the pop rivets (2) at the wheel well opening. TABS/BRACKET Remove the torx® screw (3) at the wheel well housing. Separate the fascia tabs (2) at the bracket (1). LOWER PUSHPINS Remove the pushpins (1) for the fascia (2) at the lower closeout panel. SLIDE MOUNT Slide the fascia (2) out from the mounting tab (1) under the headlamp. Disengage fog lamp wire connector and side marker connector from body harness, if equipped. Disengage the ambient temp sensor wire connector, if equipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.