Navigation & Hierarchy Concepts · 2012 Jeep Liberty

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Engine Cabin / HVAC Underbody / Drivetrain Brakes
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Engine Bay
Cooling · engine · charging · belts
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Transfer case, axles, exhaust
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Engine bay cooling diagram
Radiator
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Radiator
Engine Bay · Cooling System
Dissipates engine heat to the air. Mounts behind the front grille; shares air seals with the A/C condenser.

Parts & labor

OEM #68033227AA
Price$202.00
Replace1.8 hr · Skill B
Removal & installThermostatWater Pump
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Replace the radiator
4 phases · parts, tools & 12 steps
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Flush the cooling system
3 phases · ~1.0 hr
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Diagnose overheating
guided symptom tree
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Change oil & filter
3 phases · ~0.5 hr
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Replace the radiator

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Wrap-up

The job

Remove and replace the engine cooling radiator on a KK Liberty. Plan for about 1.8 hours. Intermediate skill.
⏱ ~1.8 hrSkill BCoolant needed

Before you start

Engine must be cool. You'll drain and save the coolant if it's clean.
Parts
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Radiator — OEM 68033227AA
CHY · $202.00
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Coolant (HOAT) — ~12.6 L
Tools
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Drain pan & hose pliers
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Socket set · torque wrench
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△ CAUTION — note the location of all radiator air seals; they must go back in the same spots.
Radiator mounting
Fig. 1 — Radiator mounting
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain coolant. Draining ›
  3. Remove the coolant recovery / washer reservoir.
  4. Remove the front grille. Grille ›
  5. Remove the cooling fan (if equipped).
  6. Remove the two radiator mounting bolts. torque ›
  7. Disconnect fan connector and upper & lower hoses.
  8. Lift the radiator out; mind the fins and A/C condenser.
Finish & verify
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Reinstall in reverse; seat the dowel pins
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Refill with coolant, bleed air
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Run to temp, check for leaks
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Nice — that's the whole job. Labor guide: 1.8 hr.
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