eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
Replacing the radiator in your vehicle is necessary when it breaks or has an irreparable leak. Learn how to remove an old radiator and install a new radiator in these free auto repair video instructions.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Removing and installing a radiator requires tools such as a socket set, a funnel, and more. Find out what tools you will need to replace your radiator in these free auto repair video instructions.
De-pressurizing the cooling system in your car is necessary before removing your radiator. Learn how to de-pressurize the coolant system in your car in these free auto repair video instructions.
Draining you radiator of the coolant it has is done by unscrewing the drain cock. Learn how to drain your radiator in these free auto repair video instructions.
Removing your air intake duct is necessary for working on your radiator. Learn how to remove your air intake duct work in order to remove your radiator in these free auto repair video instructions.
Removing your radiator hoses is required to remove your radiator. Learn how to remove your radiator hoses in these free auto repair video instructions.
Removing your radiator fan shroud away from the radiator is done by removing the bolts and clamps. Learn how to remove the radiator fan shroud in these free auto repair video instructions.
Removing your radiator retaining bolts is required for removing your radiator. Learn how to remove the radiator from your vehicle in these free auto repair video instructions.
When installing a radiator in your vehicle make sure that the lower fan shroud clips are on the new radiator. Learn how to install a new radiator in your car in these free auto repair video instructions.
Remounting a radiator fan shroud requires aligning the retaining clips. Learn how to remount a radiator fan shroud in these free auto repair video instructions.
When re-attaching your radiator hoses back to your radiator it is important to put the clamp back in the same place. Learn how to attach your radiator hoses in these free auto repair video instructions.
Refilling your radiator coolant and fill jug is easily done with a funnel. Learn how to refill your radiator coolant in these free auto repair video instructions.
Installing the duct duct work for your air intake is carefully done by applying pressure and a twisting motion. Learn how to install your intake duct work on your car in these free auto repair video instructions.
Your car is a complex machine made up of simple machines that have many different parts and processes that must be checked for breakage, leaks, and wear. A properly working radiator is essential for your engine. At some point you will need to remove and replace the radiator in your vehicle. Would you like to know how to remove and install a radiator yourself? The process is not as complicated as it sounds, and makes a great do-it-yourself weekend project. In this free auto repair video series learn how to replace your car radiator from certified mechanic Nathan McCullough. Nathan will tell you what tools you will need and what steps it takes to replace a radiator in a car. He will also demonstrate how to de-pressurize the coolant system in your car, how to drain your radiator, how to remove the air intake duct, how to remove your radiator hoses, how to remove the radiator fan shroud, how to remove your radiator, how to install a radiator, how to remount a radiator fan shroud, how to attach your radiator hoses, how to refill your radiator coolant, and how to install your intake duct work.
Nathan McCullough Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a GPA of 3.5 and received their Craftsmanship Award and Honor Seal. He has managed several automotive facilities over the last eight years. His many certifications include front end suspension, brakes, manual transmission, engine tune up, engine overhaul, heating ventilation and air conditioning, automotive electrical and many more. In his spare time, McCullough enjoys working on cars, performing everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls.dkdk
Read More
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
