i have 2000 ITR and wanna put the stock radiator back in. is this process hard and do i need to take off the front bumper? any help would be appreciated.

 

anybody?

 

no need to take off front bumper. Just drain fluid and take off upper radiator hose and pull up and then take off lower radiator hose.

 

you basically need to:
drain coolant
unclip all the connectors from the fans and hoses for the coolant.
remove upper clamps
lift radiator out
swap fans
drop new radiator in
connect fan clips and hoses
reinstall clamps
fill radiator
start with cap off and warm up
top off

ANyone please add to what I might of missed please.

 

You don't need to take off the front bumper, but it make it a lot easier. It helf when working underneath when putting the hoses back in and it gets the flap that is underneath out of the way. Is a simple task that should take about 1-1.5 hrs.

Disconnect neg batt
take out fans
disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors
drain coolant
loosen hose clams and remove hose (if stuck, grip and twist
remove upper radiator brackets
carefully lift radiator out (be carefull of radiator spill)

When you put it back, make sure the rubber rings on the radiator supp are seated and mate with the radiator. Be careful you hoses or wires don't touch your header.
Replace the clamps if needed. I hope it gives you an idea.


[Modified by iLLestjr, 8:29 PM 10/1/2002]

 

thx so much for the help i'll let you know how it goes