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How to Remove Radiator from Jeep Cherokee

Model: Jeep Cherokee XJ, MK 2 - Years 1984-2001
Part: Radiator

Does the radiator have leaks? Follow these steps to remove it from a Jeep Cherokee. Open the engine bonnet and detach the engine soundproofing panel. Use a suitable socket wrench to remove the plates that secure the radiator at the top, and loosen the clamp of the water hose. Disconnect the various hoses of the cooling system with pliers. Unscrew and remove the fan assembly. Then, remove the radiator from the engine compartment. Prepare to install the new part in the engine compartment, mount the cooling fans, clamps, pins, and various pipes. Reattach the radiator mounting brackets with the associated plates. Tighten the plastics securely with a socket wrench.

Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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