Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 527

Fig. 71: Cross Flow Radiator - Typical
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All vehicles are equipped with a cross flow type radiator (1) with plastic side tanks.

Plastic tanks, while stronger than brass, are subject to damage by impact, such as from tools or wrenches.
Handle radiator with care.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1 - RADIATOR

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

Fig. 72: Identifying Air Dam, Radiator, Air Dam, A/C Condenser & Air Seal
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1 - AIR DAM
2 - RADIATOR
3 - AIR DAM
4 - A/C CONDENSER
5 - AIR SEAL

WARNING:

Do not remove the cylinder block drain plugs or loosen the radiator
draincock with the system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from
coolant can occur. Refer to cooling system draining.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

Do not waste reusable coolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at battery.

2. Drain coolant from radiator. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

3. Remove the front grille. Refer to REMOVAL .

4. Remove the cooling fan from the engine, if equipped.

5. Remove the two radiator mounting bolts.

6. Disconnect the connector for the electric fan.

7. Disconnect the power steering cooler line from cooler.

8. Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses.

9. Disconnect the overflow hose from radiator (2).

CAUTION: When removing the radiator or A/C condenser for any reason, note the

location of all radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air
seals. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C
condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their
original positions.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

Fig. 73: Identifying Radiator, Alignment Dowel, Radiator Lower Isolator & Radiator Lower
Crossmember
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1 - RADIATOR
2 - ALIGNMENT DOWEL
3 - RADIATOR LOWER ISOLATOR
4 - RADIATOR LOWER CROSSMEMBER

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro