Removal of radiator on 2005 - 2007 Chrysler 300c AWD Sedan New Cars

1. Drain the coolant
The thermostat is located at the end of the top radiator hose. Remove the drain plug from the radiator and flush the coolant into a pan.

2. Remove the Upper radiator hose
Loosen the clamps that connect the upper radiator hose to the housing and remove the hose.

3. Remove the thermostat housing
Loosen the thermostat housing mounting bolts. Remove the housing and pull the thermostat from it.

4. Replace the thermostat
Inspect the new thermostat and install it with a new gasket. Mount the housing and upper radiator hose. Then pour new coolant into the radiator.

are you referring to the drain plug? if so, it is located on the passenger side bottom facing the front bumper. see attached diagram under radiator removal. http://www.kia-forums.com/attachments/kia-carnival-sedona/9678d1319024147-removing-radiator-kia-sedona-2005-remove-radiator.jpg

are you referring to the drain plug? if so, it is located on the passenger side bottom facing the front bumper. see attached diagram under radiator removal.
http://www.kia-forums.com/attachments/kia-carnival-sedona/9678d1319024147-removing-radiator-kia-sedona-2005-remove-radiator.jpg

Here's a link to your radiator. Repair Guides Radiator Removal Installation AutoZone com

The front cover has to be removed to get access to replace the radiator.
It is a very good idea to get a copy of the official GM service manual to assist in the overall procedure.
Once the radiator has all fittings and bolt-ons removed, you will find a 3 foot section of hardwood floor trim from a home depot helps coax the radiator out and the replacement in, as it is used to gently persuade the radiator around overhangs as it is slid in and out.

the quickest and most reliable way to repair it is to have it replaced at a radiator shop. Everything including the right concentration of anti freeze will be done and any air locks in the system will be removed before the car is handed back. Drive in and around 2 hours or less drive out with a guaranteed radiator and job.

See workshop manual page below.

Facing car right hand side lower radiator remove drain plug on cold engine. If your radiator is bad the hoses are old to cut hoses off one top one lower. Have a shop discharge AC.Remove fan connectors.Remove the front fascia (the front of the car blocking the radiator from coming out. The painted part like you got hit in the front and had to replace the front cover) Remove AC lines. Remove transmission cooler lines. Remove push pins holding top plate on radiator. Remove right and left push pin brackets.Remove AC condenser side brackets.Lift up condenser and set back down in front of radiator.Lift radiator out and remove cooler and fan Assembly.If you want the original antifreeze go to dealer or Napa Zerex G5 same thing was 15 a gallon takes 1 and a 1/4 gallons + distilled water 50/50 Sounds like a lot of fun let me know how long it takes

Hello! The drain plug is located near the front passenger side wheel well...Open it up and drain the radiator... What I like to do next is remove the t-stat and replace waterneck... Now fill radiator with water (actually fill degas bottle) and run engine with upper hose removed at radiator... Flush until only clean clear water comes out of hose... Drain radiator, replace t-stat, fill radiator with coolant and you're done...Guru....Saailer

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Below are instructions and a diagram for removing the radiator from your Santa Fe. There's nothing involving the motor mounts. Best of luck and please post back with any questions or just to rate the solution. Greg

1. Drain the cooling system. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
3. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the retainer clip at the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
4. Remove the fan shroud clip from the condenser tubes.
5. Remove the bolt that connects the fan shroud to the condenser hold down bracket.
6. Remove the air deflectors from the top of the radiator.
7. Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
8. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow neck.
9. Remove the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that connect to the fan shroud.
10. Disconnect the engine cooling fan motors electrical connectors.
11. Remove the cooling fan motors electrical harness from the fan shroud clips.
12. Remove the cooling fan shroud.
13. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
14. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
15. Tilt the top of the radiator rearward.
16. Remove the condenser hold down bracket from the radiator.
17. Lift the condenser from the mounting tabs on the radiator and position the condenser aside.
18. Remove the radiator.