How to replace the radiator 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 2:

Informations

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For safety reasons, we advise you to disconnect the battery.

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You need to drain the coolant circuit.

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Get a fluid collection container to collect the coolant that will flow out.

Chapter 3:

Bleed the coolant

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On this vehicle, the radiator is equipped with a bleed screw, which you access from the underside of the vehicle, on the driver side.

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Connect a plastic tube to the bleed port to collect the coolant directly in the collection container.

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You can then unscrew the bleed screw using a ratchet and a 10 mm Allen socket to let the coolant flow.

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To facilitate the flow of coolant, open the cap of the coolant expansion tank.

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You can use special compressed air tools to effectively bleed your circuit.

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You can also rinse it with plenty of water to clean out grime from the expansion tank and circuit.

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Close the bleed screw. Remove the plastic tube.

Chapter 4:

Remove the fan assembly

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Disconnect the radiator fan power connector by pressing the tab and pulling on it.

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Using a ratchet and a 13 mm socket, unscrew the 2 bolts holding the fan assembly to the radiator.

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Next, using a pair of adjustable pliers, compress the retaining ring of the coolant hose, which is connected to the radiator.

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Then, remove the hose.

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You can now remove the fan assembly.

Chapter 5:

Remove the radiator

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Then, remove the overflow hose.

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Before removing the lower hose, place a collection container under it, as coolant will flow out.

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Compress the coolant hose retaining ring located at the bottom of the radiator. Then, remove the hose.

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Then unscrew the two radiator retaining bolts on the engine side using a ratchet and a 13 mm socket.

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Next, using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the two bolts holding the air conditioning exchanger on the driver’s side. Then, remove the metal bracket.

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On the passenger side, unscrew the first bolt holding the exchanger to the radiator using a 12 mm wrench.

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Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the bolt holding the metal air conditioning hoses to the radiator.

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Finish unscrewing by hand.

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Then unscrew the last retaining bolt using the 12 mm wrench.

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Shift the exchanger on the passenger side to extract the exchanger retaining tab from the radiator.

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You can now lift the radiator to free the 2 rubber insulators at the bottom of the radiator and extract it through the top.

Chapter 6:

Set up

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Retrieve the 4 rubber insulators from the old radiator.

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Install them on the new radiator.

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If they look worn, we recommend replacing them with new ones.

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Put the radiator back

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You can now slide the new radiator into its location.

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Insert the exchanger retaining tab into the radiator.

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You can now put the radiator assembly in its final position by inserting the two rubber insulators into their slots.

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Pass the overflow hose between the radiator and the exchanger.

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Then screw the 3 exchanger retaining bolts back onto the passenger side radiator.

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Put the metal bracket back in place on the driver’s side.

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Then screw the 2 bolts back on.

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You can now screw the two bolts holding the radiator back on.

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Put the fan assembly back

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You can now slide the fan assembly onto the radiator.

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Make sure all attachments are in place on the radiator assembly.

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Next, screw the 2 retaining bolts back on.

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Reconnect the fan power connector.

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Using adjustable pliers or the tool used in the video, put the two hoses back in place on the radiator.

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Reconnect the overflow hose.

Chapter 9:

Reconnect the battery

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Reconnect the battery.

Chapter 10:

Add coolant

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Now you need to refill the radiator with coolant and purge any air from the circuit.

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Operation complete.