It's far-reaching to conduct the radiator in your Saturn Ion in worthy shape, as a damaged radiator can aim overheating and despoil the engine. Provided you've got some mechanical skills, you can save some bill by replacing the radiator yourself. Although the step is basically the twin for all mould age, here's interchange the radiator in the typical 2003 Saturn Ion.
Instructions
Loosen the bolts that grasp the effectiveness steering reservoir to the fan shroud and tilt the reservoir In relation to the rear of the vehicle.2. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the cooling fan and slide the connectors from the retainer.1. Remove the battery from the Saturn Ion. Fix the plug on the underside of the radiator and extract the engine coolant into a resealable container.
Remove the fan electrical harness from the fan shroud's tabs.
3. Receipts off the cooler contour on the upper transaxle on the radiator location receptacle and unsnap the receptacle retainer on the front limitation. Cap the cooler line securely to prevent contamination or loss of fluid.
4. Remove the clamps securing the upper radiator hose, and detach the hose. Unfasten the bolts holding the fan shroud, and catch off the fan shroud.
5. Detach the wiring harness and remove the hose clamp on the lower radiator. unhook the hose and the lower transaxle cooler borderline from the radiator and cap the limitation of the borderline to prevent contamination.
6. Unhook the wiring harness clips on the radiator upper mounting bracket, remove the bracket, rubber mounts, and the radiator coolant air hose clamp. Disconnect the hose and the bolts that hold the condenser block to the radiator vehicle. Remove the condenser meeting from the radiator and lift the radiator from the vehicle.
7. Install the advanced radiator, and reinstall and reconnect all engine components in the reverse plan they were removed, securing all nuts, bolts and clips securely. Fill the radiator with a assortment of half engine coolant and half distilled dilute. Originate the Engine and let it run until it's warmed up, check the fluid lines and add more, if needed.
