radiator replacement

2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
108,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVINBINDEL
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Leaking radiator. Do you have to remove the transmission and A/C lines to replace radiator.
Jan 19, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

You do not need to discharge the air conditioner to remove the radiator. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

Here are diagrams of what it will be like on your car (below).

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Jan 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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KEVINBINDEL
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Thanks for the information. got it done in about two hours.
Jan 20, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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STRAILER
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Nice work. we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 21, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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