2012 Dodge Journey radiator replacement

Here i show you how to replace the radiator assembly w/ out removing the front bumper cover and recovering the freon from the a/c system.

[@chrispowell14]

Thanks so much for this I got quoted $2600 to fix this and after watching this, it took 4hrs to do. Really, appreciate it all the way from NZ. 😉👍

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Thank you for the nice comment , glad my video was able to help you. Happy new year!!

[@michaelmoreno6327]

Sir your video was a great help. I watched it and followed your every move. Thank you everything worked and i appreciate what you did.

[@dekstaa]

This was the exact video I was looking for to prove that the a/c system doesn’t need to be evacuated. Thanks for the detailed video!!!!

[@theycallmeza.]

Excellent video!

[@ColPay1]

This was just what I needed, so glad I didn’t have to discharge the a.c. system. Thanks for the generosity of KZbin!

[@JuanGonzalez-jx2jp]

Great video, very detail. I just replaced my radiator by watching this video. I couldn't done it without your help. Thank you!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Juan Gonzalez great to hear bro. Glad I could help. Please watch and share my channel. 👍🏼

[@rodrigokannon4944]

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[@greysoneduardo471]

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[@redfisher2424]

Great video sir. I watched last night and went out and put it in today. Took about 2 hours from start to finish. Hardest part was that lower radiator hose. Thanks for making this. Very detailed.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Thank you for the nice comment. Glad you watch my video. 😊

[@BigL-qq3gs]

Walked me through first radiator replacement... thank you sir 👊

[@alexanderandrews1]

About to knock this project out on my wife’s journey. Was dreading it until I saw this. Easy day. Thanks brother!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Hey bro. Good luck. Let me know how is goes. Thank you for you comment and watching my video. Please share and subscribe.

[@alexanderandrews1]

Went pretty well. A little rough getting the bolt out on the intercooler. I didn’t realize the engine bay is so tight until I tried getting my meat hooks in there. She has an 09 and it’s almost exactly the same. Oh and I had to cut the lower hose because the clamp was on upside down. So instead of looking at it from above it was on the bottom and all but impossible to get off. No bi deal though. Thanks for the help brother!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Sweet, glad to hear you where able to fix your wife car. Cheers 🍻

[@c_mac7773]

This is the absolute best radiator replacement for a Dodge Journey video I've ever seen. There's only one thing I could think of that would make it absolutely perfect, call out each and every fastener size as you're removing them. Awesome job though thank you so much 🇺🇸💪🏻👊🏻🤙🏼

[@c_mac7773]

Oh and immediately when I took the radiator out of the box and realized how delicate the radiator fins are because they're basically a little bit thicker than tinfoil they cut the box and put a piece of cardboard on the front and back of the radiator before I even started and kept it on until I got the radiator slipped down into place then I pulled the cardboard out from each side. Worked like a charm I can't imagine doing it without having that protection I definitely would've destroyed it

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Thank you for the nice comment. I will do that in future videos.

[@ZeroResonancy]

Thanks a whoooole bunch! I just used this guide this morning to replace my rad and it took about 1hr 30min to finish. I looked under the hood earlier this week and it looked like more work than i felt like doing and i was about to give a mechanic $350 to do it for me. You saved me alot!!!

[@AboogieNY85]

This was by far very informative for me as I recently got into and accident over the weekend and I know for a fact my radiator is done. I also need a new bumper as well, but that's a different story. I'm glad that I watch this from start to end. Wish you were in my state to fix my radiator haha. Good job sir.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Hello, Thanks for watching my video, Sorry to hear about your accident hopefully everyone was ok. The job is a little easier if the front bumper cover is removed and may be you can fix both problems at one time. Good luck!!

[@thomasjames8246]

Awesome video bro. Thanks so much. I have to swap this radiator out tomorrow and now I’m more confident.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Where you able to fix your car? Just asking bro.

[@sacalac420]

@@fixersautomotive4514 I will be doing this tomorrow as well 10/13/21 I fell way more confident Dealer wanted $2200

[@fixersautomotive4514]

@@sacalac420 good luck w/ the repair.

[@sacalac420]

@@fixersautomotive4514 just got it done, thanks for all the help! Great video.

[@nicolewp9590]

Thank you for your guidance. I'm in Sydney Australia and this weekend my father will be attempting this job on my dodge journey. You make it look easy 😁 lol

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Waimania Williams-paul good luck, hope the fix was good. Thank you for watching and please share.

[@stephenl.taylorjr.7944]

I was able to replace the radiator with out removing the oil cooler. Great video showing the procedure to get it all out.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Sweet. Great job and thx for the nice comment.

[@c17hydro1]

Really good video. Definitely let's me know what I'm about to undertake. Thanks Bud.

[@willsrestorations]

DEFINITELY ONE OF THE CLEANEST AND SMOOTH THIS VIDEO I'VE SEEN IN A WHILE ON KZbin. STEP BY STEP SO THAT EVERYBODY UNDERSTANDS AND HE DID NOTHING THAT WAS A HACK JOB AND PUT EVERYTHING BACK FACTORY. GREAT JOB MY MAN, SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED TO YOUR VIDEO

[@HankCalhoun-e7i]

Big help watching 👀 ur video. I don't see it but I would like to know the amount of time that it is supposed to take. Anyways, Thanks a bunch from Kc in St. Petersburg FL .

[@bennyn1813]

A+ bro. Love the music in the background! Irie man.

[@christymaynard9764]

Thank You!!! Im glad I know I will not have to disconnect my ac you just saved me some time and money!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

That’s great to hear. Hopefully my video will be able to help you out. Thank you for the nice comment. Please share your kindness.

[@NickLee2013]

Awesome video. This will help me save $$, very detailed. I will be attempting to change my radiator and thermostat housing. Thank you!

[@carlosjrado1843]

Thanks Man! You helped me get my only car working again. Keep it up!

[@ricardoperez8879]

Excellent camera work. Awesome that you were able to get the angles that you did. That was especially helpful! THANK YOU!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Thank you for the nice comment.

[@derekc8629]

Your a lifesaver bro!! Thanks for the video it really help me out! 🔥

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Cool bro. I’m happy the video was able to help you out I think you for leaving a nice comment.

[@ameralhalawani6310]

Great video with lots of details. I tried to do the job myself but couldn't do it because the lines are rusted and the screw holding AC pipes broke when I was losing it. This issue with Dodge is significant, it rusts fast.

[@SKINWALKER]

You saved me $500 repair. Thanks a lot!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

SKINWALKER sweet glad you watched my video. Please subscribe and share. Thank you my friend!

[@scottgrippo4173]

Great vid thanks a lot! Amazing you got the lower hose clamp. I'm in middle of the job now but took ac condenser out. Hopefully can get that clamp from the front when i pull ot thru a little.

[@jg-zi9xw]

Great video.. Very well detailed!!! My favorite part is the happy fat dog and female passing by and noticed you are recording!!!

[@maicknae]

Thanks very helpful I just replaced my radiator thanks to your videos thank you again

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Sweet. Thank you for watching my video. Appreciate the nice comment.

[@mrvandamir7954]

Thank you , this is perfect. With your video I will save so much time. Thanks again brother!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Good to hear, glad me video was able to help you out. Thank you for the nice comment. Please share and subscribe to my channel.

[@MokeANig]

Thanks bud helped me out to replace it myself without taking off the ac condesor

[@jaimeizquierdo1168]

Thank you very much I am waiting for the radiator and your video its really helpful to me .

[@saularmendaris324]

hey, thanks, this video did help clarify a few things i had in mind before taking on this project myself, you did explain it clearly and made it very easy to understand, good video production too.

[@jennifermccoy7269]

5 stars! I followed your directions and it all went well!

[@davidsamson3068]

Hi, Cool Video! What radiator brand do you recommend to buy for a 2009 Dodge Journey SXT and do you know if the Spectra Premium is good?

[@eddieb.1901]

Thank u sir ...this vid helped me out ur the only one i can find.. On this type of vehicle.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Good to hear my video was able to help you out. Thank you watching.

[@ElanTuna69]

Your video helped , I didn't disconnect my transmission cooler. It's very tight to get it out doing it that way

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Sam Zurn yes it can be done w/ out removing the trans cooler but makes is a lot easier. Thank you for the comment and glad the video help you up. Please share and subscribe. Thx.

[@darrenworthey7524]

Thank You Very Much for sharing your Knowledge, helped me tremendously !!! 2013 journey

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Hello. Thank you for the nice comment, happy that my video was able to help you out.

[@mixz9929]

Thanks dawg i appreciate you so much mine is a 2016 but looks exactly the same bro with the economey the way it is and child support bro bills i cant pay all the money they where asking god bless u brotha im mechanically inclined but i wrk on machinary so i never did this brfore watching you do it gave me the insight that i could do it easily ✊🏼 love dogg shout out from chicago and of course imma sub

[@cheabuttafly]

Greatly appreciate this...if I was still in AZ, I would have just brought my car to you!

[@rab321]

Thanks! Made the job much easier watching video. If you unclip the radiator with just the lower hose still attached you can slide it forward enough to visually see / access the lower hose clamp while lying underneath. Def agree it was the hardest part of the job..

[@enriquehinojosa966]

Going to fix my girlfriend’s mom radiator tomorrow. Thanks for the video.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Enrique Hinojosa good to hear. Good luck on fixing the vehicle.

[@khuntnugget819]

Excellent video explained everything exactly helped me change out mine

[@maxramirez3617]

Thanks for the video, I used the same principals to change it on a avenger 08 which is a pain in the butt, any ways thank you again for the video.

[@Majinenzo]

Gotta do this...this weekend. Wish me luck. Video was very well edited man. Thanks.

[@Skelly_777]

Oh man you just saved me $400 in labor,thank you boss

[@fixersautomotive4514]

CHRIS KOKE hey bro. Thank you for watching the video, glad I could help you out!! Please share my channel.

[@milespersondek8432]

Thank you for this video, I was able to switch mine so much easier and faster without disconnected the AC

[@fixersautomotive4514]

That’s great to hear, glad my video was helpful, thank you for leaving a comment.

[@702mobileac]

Excellent video. Appreciate the info

[@BernardRamirez-y8n]

Thank you for this video because removing the ac line seams ridiculous

[@losopadre971]

So I have the V6 model and my air is bipolar one minute it blows super cold on the high setting and then decides to blow super low on the high setting, is replacing that part something I should consider or a whole new condenser? Awesome and very informative video.

[@steven-gj5kp]

Thanks for this video..extremely helpful 👍👍👍👍

[@chumleye1112]

Nice job on the video, very good detail. I am glad I won't have to evacuate the AC system. Thanks very much. I subbed.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Chumley E sweet. Thank you so much for watching my video, thx for the sub!

[@Hailsin]

I'm having issues getting the transmission lines to click All the way back into the cooler. Am I just being to gentle with it?

[@thedarkriver1]

Hello Fixers Automotive I have a 2009 Journey. Would I need to evacuate the AC system? In the video you mentioned 2008 and 2015. Thank you very much! I will be doing this job tomorrow

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Good luck on the repair. You don’t have to evacuate the a/c system to do the job. Hopefully this video helps you.

[@noble2kat142]

Thank you for the video very helpful!

[@norenacervantez9849]

My temperature gauge kept going above 220. Now I have a coolant leak. Leak in on driverside close to left front tire. What hose should I look at.

[@kellyjames9305]

Thank you. Just got a used journey and this helped a ton. If you respond did you add any transmission fluid I may or may not have dumped the trans cooler on accident

[@fixersautomotive4514]

On this particular job I did not add transmission fluid. I may be lost a couple of tablespoons nothing to make a difference.

[@jermainjoseph98]

Thanks for the much needed demonstration on how to replace the radiator and my question is the 2014 no different than the 2012 dodge journey you replaced the radiator on? Great and well instructed video, thanks again....

[@Tedybear315]

Same exact procedure for both the 4 and 6 cyc? (should have waited until the end 'credits' LOL) Ours in the 2010 SXT decided to spring a leak. Pretty depressing as I did a full service (flush and refill) before putting it back on the road last year. Hopefully the NYS rust won't give it to much of a hard time. I've already ordered in the replacement radiator. I'm guessing no transmission cooling lines into the radiator on this one? That'll be a help!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

It should be pretty close to the same process to replace the radiator. I think the V6’s have the same transmission cooler. Good luck on the fix.

[@Tedybear315]

@@fixersautomotive4514 Thanks! It should be interesting. I'm driving the wife's car (1988 Thunderbird Turbocoupe) until the part comes in. The Journey is still dripping coolant in the parking lot. I've put down a thick coating of speedy dry to keep the critters from lapping up the coolant. Landlord's being cool about it, he knows it can't be driven in the current state. So it's back to car ramps and I'll have to 'hide' my swear jar for the afternoon.

[@davidd4218]

Great job and well shot. I'll be doing this today.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

David Dunham great, good luck. Just follow the video. Thank you for watching my video, please share and subscribe.

[@XKM36]

Thanks for this very helpful video.

[@joseirizarry8256]

Great video & explanation bro, take care blessings.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Thank you for the nice comment, happy you watched my video. 🤙🏼

[@interviewswithstrangers3461]

Thank you super informative

[@scottcarson19]

Excellent video. I've got a 2013 with a big dent in the bottom of the rad and condenser from previous owner. Your video will be a godsend for me with the read, but what do I need to do additionally to remove the condenser? Thanks in advance!

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Scott Carson once you remove the radiator all you need to do is just unbolt the line for the condenser. That’s it

[@andersonsandoval8424]

Thanks man, subscribed, I did it watching the video.

[@DivineKingsta]

Can I use this same exact procedure for a 2013 Dodge Avenger??? I have the same problem with needing a radiator.

[@erock1779]

This video was a great reference. However, I worked on a 2009 Journey STX V6 FWD. It was different. No transmission cooler what so ever. Just the condenser and the radiator. This actually made it fairly difficult. It's sort of difficult to explain without visuals but I will try. The hard lines that lead to the condenser are mounted to the radiator on the passenger side about halfway up. This mounting bracket is connected to the radiator with a 10mm bolt. The top of that bolt is flush with the bracket with just enough clearance around the hex top to get your socket onto the bolt top. However, you won't and I mean won't be able to get your socket wrench onto the socket because the plastic from the bumper assembly is blocking that. This next trick is a bit unorthodox, but I literally got a 1 inch hole saw to cut away at that plastic. This was enough to allow my socket and wrench to get into that tight spot, undo that bolt which freed the A/C lines from the radiator. The driver side of the radiator was much easier cause there were no hard lines so that bolt was facing towards the front of the vehicle. Once these mounting points were free, we (yes you will need another person to help) were able to pull the condenser away from the radiator, dismount that, and then carefully but forcefully pull the radiator up and out. But I do stress you will need another set of hands. One person to pull and hold the condenser and another person to reach in and pull the radiator. This is because the condenser was still connected to the A/C hard lines which had "some" give but barely enough. My forearms are still scratched up. Also, the replacement radiator did not just pop in very easily. Some points were just off by a millimeter, maybe less, but just enough that we really had to muscle that sob in there. So if you work on the same year and trim that I did, have your hole saw ready and have a friend nearby.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Eric Thomas sweet. Thank you your input and great advise for anyone doing this repair. I’m sure there are some differences in years and engine size but the whole story was to help people and show that it can be done w/ out recovering the Freon and removing the front bumper cover. That kid typically cost $800-900 dollars. Yikes!! Thx for watching the video, please subscribe and share.

[@tonyontiveros1997]

Great video got the job done !!!

[@anasser5356]

Great Video,Thank You

[@LuisLopez-nf7xw]

Good bro but now the horns not work and the fan too 🧐😟 is any ground somewhere?

[@eloytorres5480]

I have 2012 journey with 3.6. I'm have trouble with the cooling fan not coming at operating temp at cold start only when I hit the ac switch on and off, only then the fan will come on . With the ac on the fan will come on at a higher rpm, but not high enough to where under load it goes up to 240, and as low as 222 temp at idle. I have gone as far as flushing the system, changing cooling temp sender/sensor and cooling fan resistor because the other one had stress cracks and had pieces of ceramic missing. I have even changed relays all 3 relays on top for cooling fan. Funny thing is that when the fan is on, fan still stays running at low speed with all 3 relay missing. Is there any module or something that I have over looked? Why would the resistor burn up the way it did? As far as wiring goes, pigtails that i have looked at are okay.

[@saldisofiansalim785]

Great video man, a lot of info...it help me a lot...

[@JoseEscobar-jj1ri]

Thaks for the video it really help

[@hestheMaster]

Great how to video.This technique should cost waaaay less than the dealer.!!! Need right tools and a new radiator and some nice weather and you' re in like flint.

[@samuelpalacios77]

Will this procedure work for a 2012 dodge avenger

[@campman8670]

Thanks for the vid my question is my wife has a 2010 rt with the 3.5 she doesn't have a transmission cooler but everything else looks similar does the ac condenser have coolant in it as well can't seem to find the leak but no leak at hoses its a drip leak want to change the rad but want to make sure no coolant goes through the condensor so I don't end up changing the wrong thing

[@fixersautomotive4514]

camp man 86 thank you for your comment, the condenser has Freon for the a/c system. So if your a/c works don’t open the a/c lines because you will lose all of your Freon. It doesn’t have antifreeze/coolant, that’s a separate system. Hope that help and good luck w/ the fix.

[@campman8670]

@@fixersautomotive4514 thank you for your very quick response guess im changing the rad then it drips only when running looked to be around the bottom passenger side of the rad but can't find it it is bone dry at the upper rad hose ao must be the rad

[@brandonporter7934]

Campman that's where my ladies is leaking too so I'll be changing out this evening when I get home.

[@richsmith9063]

Excellent video !!! Thanks.

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Rich Smith thank you for watching and commenting on the video. Please share and subscribe.

[@joseherrera5400]

Thank you very good video!!!

[@anthonyzozaya411]

Thanks for the video. The shop was going to charge $700 for this repair

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Hello, thank you for watching the video, I'm glad i could help out. Please share and subscribe.

[@marcelo7395]

que groso que sos man, un genio. Entonces no pierdo el gas del aire acondicionado con tu metodo? graciassss

[@ushklavdragonen6009]

Do you have to bleed anything after disconnecting the one for the transmission or just replace lost fluid?

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Ushklav Dragonen the transmission fluid lost was so little maybe a 1/8 of a bottle. Just check the fluid level when your done and add transmission fluid as needed. The transmission doesn’t require a bleed just the radiator does.

[@BierBelly89]

I was wondering how were you able to pour radiator fluid directly into the radiator? My 2012 v6 Journey doesn't have that just a reservoir tank. Thanks for the video bro 👍🏼

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Steven Zamudio it’s the same procedure for the radiator replacement but the 4 cylinders have a traditional radiator cap and the V6 have a pressurized overflow bottle and the plastic radiator cap is there.

[@candidoantomattei6214]

Nice work

[@jaemartinez4801]

Normally the reason you have to take the bumper off, is because at the bottom right of the radiator, it actually has a drain plug..

[@JustDeewithadvice]

Great instructional video

[@fixersautomotive4514]

La Denna Ruiz - rauwolf sweet. Thank you your comment and watching my videos.

[@Tsizzle_TV]

Will this work for a 2009 Dodge Journey?, and what tools did you use?

[@fixersautomotive4514]

It will be the same for the 4 cylinder and V6 you will have to removed the lower splash shield. i used just normal hand tools, no special tools req'd. Maybe just a long needle nose pliers. Good luck.

[@Tsizzle_TV]

Fixers Automotive Thank You sir

[@DolfocarAli]

Hello i have questions I am in Iraq and it’s soooo much hot in here Some people suggested that i replaces the radiator with a HIME radiator (for crisler 300) Because my 2015 Dodge Journey is now overheating all the time Can i do that ?

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Dolfocar Ali if you already replaced the radiator and it still over heats there problem another issue. Check the thermostat, make sure the cooling fan turn on also make sure you don’t have a blown head gasket. The radiator for a 300 is not the same and won’t fit. I’m in Arizona and it can get to 119 here in the summer.

[@DolfocarAli]

No until now I have not replace the radiator and i had a mechanic checking the car and he sad that i have a radiator with closed channels and i need to open and clean only but i am not really sure about it i am with the dodge journey owner clap in Iraq and i saw many friend with journey had to replace the radiator with the 300's after making some modification to the car body by the way my car run at 219F if i am going 60M/h and goes up to 235 if i push the speed to 80 or 90 M/h

[@lucaspfmoreira]

I have the same problem. Never been to a mechanic before. Would you mind telling me how much a repair like this would cost?

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Lucas Moreira a repair like this should be about $450-$650 at a typical shop, they shouldn’t have do anything w/ the A/C servicing. That should be the difference in price.

[@lucaspfmoreira]

Thanks a lot

[@romerome713]

thanks you just save me alot of money🤗🤗🤑🤑

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Sweet. Thank you for watching my video.

[@seanthompson7086]

Good job!

[@PowerPathFitness980]

I have a journey act how do I get to the oil pressure switch

[@alga4903]

Good job.

[@TheMotownhustler]

If the trans cooler is separated, can trans fluid get into the radiator?

[@fixersautomotive4514]

WarriorPriest no in this model it’s completely separate coolant and transmission fluid, the transmission has a external cooler.

[@nexusone714]

What the price for this service my 2012 dodge journey sxt leaks I think need new radar???

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Angel Gonzalez at a service shop cost should be $400-600 dollars to fix.

[@nexusone714]

Fixers Automotive thanks bro

[@thedarkriver1]

excellent!

[@patriziopax7677]

nice job man

[@fixersautomotive4514]

patrizio pax76 thank you watching the video.

[@guillermocruz3717]

Buen video yo apenas reemplace un rayador igual de una Dodge Jurney pero yo solo quiite la parrilla y las mangueras

[@gerardorueda4331]

thank you sir

[@fixersautomotive4514]

Gerardo Rueda thx for watching the video. 👍🏼

[@Victorzandi-bz8bb]

You are fuking the best 👍

[@miguelortega216]

genial!!!!!!!!!!!