How To Replace Radiator 1997-04 Dodge Dakota

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Overheating is a sure sign there’s something wrong with your cooling system. A leak, rust, or obstructions are all cases that may require a radiator replacement. Install a new TRQ radiator that’s engineered to fit your vehicle. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ radiator in your 1997-04 Dodge Dakota.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Dodge Dakota
1998 Dodge Dakota
1999 Dodge Dakota
2000 Dodge Dakota
2001 Dodge Dakota
2002 Dodge Dakota
2003 Dodge Dakota
2004 Dodge Dakota
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Coolant Funnel Set 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00116
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oa/1AXXX00006
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00052
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00320
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  • @TRQ
    @TRQ3 жыл бұрын

    √ *Watch the Video* √ *Buy The Part at 1A Auto* 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ-Parts √ *Do it Yourself* √ *Save Money*

  • @mattpoffenbarger
    @mattpoffenbarger2 жыл бұрын

    She explained it in such a manner that it's so easy to understand stuff I really enjoy her videos thank you and keep up the good work

  • @SVMSICE
    @SVMSICE Жыл бұрын

    This video should be in the number 1 spot for this search query.

  • @trinishrinarine416
    @trinishrinarine4163 жыл бұрын

    As a veteran ASE heavy line tech. This technician is top shelf. Her confidence and technique make it look easy.

  • @patriotu.s.elections7879
    @patriotu.s.elections78792 жыл бұрын

    Thanks girl . Now I have to wife's in the morning.....Love it ! no stupid music *** Just get it done. No dumb talking. just get it done. You are great !

  • @mikerequa820
    @mikerequa820 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always young lady!! I've been a shade tree mechanic for over 50 years gettin to old n broke down to do a whole lot I can usually figure it out but I'm used to workin on old 60s 70s don't like all these sensors n stuff. But you help me tremendously you're step by step in definitely appreciate. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

  • @timwilliams5530
    @timwilliams55302 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Some notes from my experience (04 Dakota): 1) You don't have to detach the upper shroud from the reservoir tanks, they can come out as one. 2) After detaching the electric fan from the radiator, you can just move it out of the way, leaving the electric harness attached... or detach the harness from above by removing the lower shroud first. My truck had a plastic "splash pan" underneath (attached with those ribbed, plastic push rivets that car mfg's love to use) that I didn't want to remove unless necessary, so coming in from above was easier. 3) The bottom screws on my AC condenser were damn near impossible to get to with the radiator in place. So I waited until after removing the radiator top support beam, that way I could lift the radiator up enough to more easily get to the bottom screws. 4) My model had a smaller "pre-radiator" in front of the AC condenser that had to be detached from the radiator with a couple of screws, as well. It also has piping that attaches to ports on the back passenger side of the radiator. One of the pipes is supported by a small plastic piece that is then screwed into the side of the radiator at the very bottom. I couldn't find a way to get to it with a wrench, so I just cut the plastic... hopefully that little extra support isn't really needed.

  • @TRQ

    @TRQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    +Tim Williams Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @SVMSICE

    @SVMSICE

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL Do you know what that is you are calling the. "Pre-radiator"? That is your transmission cooler. Now in the future you can call it by the correct name. Sorry but pre-radiator made me literally LOL

  • @whosoeverwill-ky
    @whosoeverwill-ky3 жыл бұрын

    Most professional video I’ve found on this fix. Thank you for sharing and for not using profanity.

  • @MarkStavig
    @MarkStavig3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!! The Haynes manual says nothing about removing the radiator support.

  • @yougoog1
    @yougoog12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this how to video! My truck has an automatic transmission cooler attached to the front side of the radiator in front of the AC condenser. I ended up with removing the front bumper, which makes the job a lot easier.

  • @SVMSICE

    @SVMSICE

    Жыл бұрын

    I did too!

  • @laserblast92

    @laserblast92

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SVMSICE What year is your Dakota? I have a 98 and I am going to put a radiator with a external cooler.

  • @dustingreen6210
    @dustingreen62102 жыл бұрын

    Great video, outstanding instructor and you got another sub!!!👍

  • @kellyjinyiekwe6660
    @kellyjinyiekwe66609 ай бұрын

    Wonderful Tutorial , liked Video and Loved Her Confidence

  • @JorgeTorres-gv6hm
    @JorgeTorres-gv6hm2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video now i can replace mine, thank you for sharing you knowledge

  • @Mr8mileman
    @Mr8mileman2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @ebay2291
    @ebay22913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video just swaped mine 👍

  • @duketaylor2754
    @duketaylor27542 жыл бұрын

    heres the issue i had. i have a 04 4.7 andi took radiator from 03 and it has 2 spots on side for line and 2 on the back of the radiator that are open threaded holes but my 04 where my lines add up would be for the side. i cant bend those hard lines of course so how do i plug up the 2 open spots on the back?

  • @stevewood3210
    @stevewood32102 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching your video. What model Milwaukee cordless impact did you use? What would recommend for minimum torque rating? Thanks

  • @aussie497
    @aussie4973 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever. So helpful

  • @chuckg2016
    @chuckg20162 жыл бұрын

    As MnDakota37 pointed out, what about the transmission cooling lines attached to the passenger side of radiator? Without those being disconnected there is no transmission removal.

  • @victoraldape1022
    @victoraldape1022 Жыл бұрын

    What about transmission hoses never show desconect and conected back

  • @turtletodd6726
    @turtletodd67262 жыл бұрын

    My 2004 dakota 3.7 V6 doesn’t have the fan clutch /fan blade. Never had it since I’ve owned it 10 plus year and put over 100,000 miles on it. It does have the electric fan though that mounts to the radiator. Just went to replace the radiator and after putting the new Carquest radiator noticed there was no drain plug,l. $230 for a radiator and evidently I have to swap my old one into the new one. Not to mention I have to undo the radiator hoses and transmission lines again as well as those very hard to get too bolts that attach the condenser to the radiator.

  • @joels7605
    @joels76052 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very clear. Thanks.

  • @larrycenter9361
    @larrycenter9361 Жыл бұрын

    She didn't mention the transmission cooling lines attached to the radiator. And they are difficult to get to.

  • @timstafford355
    @timstafford35510 ай бұрын

    thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!! you saved me 3 days!

  • @JuanRamirez-tv2jh
    @JuanRamirez-tv2jh5 ай бұрын

    What about the transmission oil lines ?

  • @the_allamerican7057
    @the_allamerican70573 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know about any known electrical issues with the 00’ Dakota? fuel gauge quit working and all of a sudden heat gauge doesn’t work voltage gauge doesn’t work and the oil pressure gauge is stuck at half. Vehicle does not burn oil. Checked and on dipstick it’s still clean and full.

  • @toddtellstrom8930
    @toddtellstrom89302 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video.

  • @jdpinbaytown
    @jdpinbaytown2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video!, But I guess this Truck had a Standard Trans, Looks like the Auto Tranny Cooler lines are on the passenger side

  • @MnDakota37
    @MnDakota372 жыл бұрын

    You failed to mention what to do with the coolant lines attached to the passenger side of the radiator.

  • @ManuelGonzalez-gn1pj

    @ManuelGonzalez-gn1pj

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly now I need help because I broke it and not sure if bought the right one

  • @shredbacca

    @shredbacca

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ManuelGonzalez-gn1pj oh shit. what lines im changing mine 2mrw

  • @derrickweaver5390

    @derrickweaver5390

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those lines are for transmission cooling on a Dakota with a trailering package. just disconnect them, plug them, and reinstall. Be gentle; the lines have steel fittings, and the openings on the radiator are aluminum; easy to strip.

  • @speidelr

    @speidelr

    Жыл бұрын

    It looks like her model here does not have a tranny cooler, but good comments and heads up from the commenters here

  • @NightsDecent
    @NightsDecent10 күн бұрын

    Everything great. Except. Those 2 bolts that weren't in the video for the ac condenser, are exactly the two bolts I'm struggling with.

  • @MnDakota37
    @MnDakota372 жыл бұрын

    I have the tow package, and the smaller condenser deal in the front made it more difficult to pull and install the new radiator. Should make a video of this, but on a dakota/durango with the tow package.

  • @TRQ

    @TRQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    +MnDakota37 We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @dc-wp8oc
    @dc-wp8oc Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, excellent audio and clear, precise explanation. So, jumped into this and can say that detaching the lower shroud is almost impossible. The placement of the two 10mm screws presents a nightmare on a 2000 Dodge Dakota. I may have missed this but vehicles with auto transmissions have two additional lines, on the passenger side of the radiator, that need to be removed. One of those lines has a single 7mm screw attaching it to the side of the radiator. You will need a prayer to get to this and remove it. Finally, the quality of the Communist Chinese radiator replacement is not the quality of the original.

  • @flipsidegaming8212
    @flipsidegaming82128 ай бұрын

    why am i have such a hard time getting the condenser nuts our where they had zipties

  • @Jonathan-rg4br
    @Jonathan-rg4br Жыл бұрын

    Not sure how much a 03 dakota 4x4 4.7 is from this video is, but missed a few steps, there's some lines and other bolts you forgot about on the passenger side :/

  • @TRQ

    @TRQ

    Жыл бұрын

    +Jonathan We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same repair. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @kevinravenklarson1969
    @kevinravenklarson19698 ай бұрын

    didnt show the transmission lines but I think I can figure that out thanks

  • @jeffspatz1635
    @jeffspatz16353 жыл бұрын

    This is not what a 97 Dakota V6 looks like. There is no electric fan, no bottles over the radiator, and the shroud is all one piece clear to the bottom. This procedure is not applicable to a 97 Dakota V6.

  • @MnDakota37

    @MnDakota37

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's for the 4.7 v8

  • @jasongallegos7188
    @jasongallegos718811 ай бұрын

    Great vid but I she didn’t show what size for the trans fluid hose😭

  • @nestorsanchez9888
    @nestorsanchez98883 ай бұрын

    I think you forgot to add the hoses and lines that go on the radiator that it does not come with

  • @MrTnt001
    @MrTnt001 Жыл бұрын

    You just dropped the radiator in and said fuck it

  • @funkymonkey529
    @funkymonkey529 Жыл бұрын

    The reservoir comes out with two bolts and a couple clips. If you're taking it out anyways why would you take the bottom part of the shroud out first? This just makes sure that you cut your hands up trying to pull it out for no reason

  • @nelsonricardomontalban1780
    @nelsonricardomontalban17802 жыл бұрын

    You didn't show how to disconnect the transmission line.

  • @Bball_
    @Bball_2 жыл бұрын

    But I lost all my 10mm sockets

  • @leepagnini6273
    @leepagnini62732 жыл бұрын

    I apprieciate a good video, but the camera view is "intentionally" moving in-and-out, which completely screws up the view! This is the videographer who needs to change.

  • @philiphorner31
    @philiphorner316 ай бұрын

    yes!

  • @TRQ

    @TRQ

    6 ай бұрын

    +@philiphorner31 Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @transformers_quotes5738
    @transformers_quotes5738 Жыл бұрын

    "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13

  • @ericjustad1364
    @ericjustad13643 жыл бұрын

    why dosn't she disconnect the battery ground?

  • @MnDakota37

    @MnDakota37

    2 жыл бұрын

    Livin on the edge. Plus nothing here is electrical.

  • @Rubenmanzana

    @Rubenmanzana

    2 жыл бұрын

    What for? Why bother if your not working on anything electrical..... Plugging in and unplugging the radiators electric motor isn't "electrical work" either. So that's why.

  • @jaezynnotnl3473
    @jaezynnotnl34732 жыл бұрын

    why was everything so loose? because a female was doing it? shrug

  • @smfinnell
    @smfinnell2 жыл бұрын

    The party where the zoo ties are.. that is where I am at right now. The bolts just spin. I see I have to pry it loose or drill it out. I guess zip tie it back as they did.

  • @MnDakota37

    @MnDakota37

    2 жыл бұрын

    Had that same issue. Broke the fan mounts getting it out, ended up just buying another fan 🤷‍♂️

  • @user-ik2ll3fd4s
    @user-ik2ll3fd4sАй бұрын

    EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE TO DO TOO MY 2003 DODGE DURANGO ENGINE 4.7 OVERHEATING THE GOOD THING IS THAT HALF THE PARTS ARE ALREADY MISSING

  • @user-ik2ll3fd4s
    @user-ik2ll3fd4sАй бұрын

    NOW WHO SAYS WOMAN CAN'T DO A BETTER JOB THAN MEN ? ONLY THE ONE WHO CAN'T DO BETTER THAN WOMEN THIS SURE IS A GREAT VIDEO

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