SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Radiator — 3.5L GTDI

Removal

NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
  1. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud — 3.5L GTDI .
  1. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Section 501-19 .
  1. NOTE: Make sure the radiator insulators are in place when installing the radiator.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .