Does the radiator come out through the engine side or does the bumper cover need to come off?

[pcweber]

Daughter's Telluride needs a radiator. (out of warranty) Can I pull the fan up via the engine bay and then remove the radiator upward there also or do I have to remove the bumper cover, face bar?

 

[KMiles]

You need to remove the front bumper cover and the bumper beam. The front bumper cover is actually a whole lot easier that I thought it would be. Removing the front bumper cover and reinstalling it takes less than an hour. For a shop, removing and replacing the radiator is a 3.4 hour job. Here is the tightening torque for the radiator mounting bolts:

Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

If it is beyond warranty, you may want to consider replacing the upper and lower radiator hoses, new coolant, etc.

 

[pcweber]

You need to remove the front bumper cover and the bumper beam. The front bumper cover is actually a whole lot easier that I thought it would be. Removing the front bumper cover and reinstalling it takes less than an hour. For a shop, removing and replacing the radiator is a 3.4 hour job. Here is the tightening torque for the radiator mounting bolts:

Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

If it is beyond warranty, you may want to consider replacing the upper and lower radiator hoses, new coolant, etc.

ok thanks

 

[Vincenzo]

ok thanks

There are hidden screws inside the wheel well. They don’t need to be removed, wheel wells that is. A little difficulty there. Just be careful how you peel the bumper cover there. You will break tabs. Ask me how I know.