How to replace Radiator on your 01-07 Hyundai Santa Fe

[@barebonesgarage7624]

I know this was 5 yrs ago but I'm getting ready to do a 2006 tomorrow and this video is easy to follow and to the point! Thank you so much for doing this!!! Also, that tool you had for the clips was awesome! Gotta get one!! Thanks again! Great video!!

[@mercedeslindigenous4219]

Thank you so much I just finished my 03 and it worked out perfect and saved alot of time bending that bracket back instead of taking the whole front of the santa fe off, I was working against the snow today and I just beat it so now we ready for the winter weather.... one tip I have on the santa fe is when I needed new tires I just went to the junkyard and took the spare off the bottom of a few santa fe s instead of buying a brand new set of 4 I got brand new bf goodrich with the rim for $150

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the great feedback.

[@SensiiNips_]

I took the support a part following a different video. Absolut hell.

[@zacboswell9536]

Always coming in clutch with fantastic videos on how to do the most random things on a 01-06 Santa Fe, appreciate it!

[@neshalove2866]

Thanks to u i saved some money and installed my first radiator 👏👏

[@randomstuff159]

Thanks just purchased a santa fe that had a lot of its suspension replaced but just needed a radiator gonna use this for reference once my radiator comes in this is the best one that I found without needing to take off the bumper cover

[@TweekerDan1984]

Hope you get everything you need with this video. Please let me know if this was helpful enough. Thanks a bunch.

[@MrBrix3]

Attention to minor but important details......Excellent instructional video!! Thanks, I wish all instructional videos were this thorough. Thanks, keep up the good work!!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the compliments.

[@daddyethan3938]

Thanks TweekerDan! Saved us a good amount of time and frustration!

[@edgoebel9468]

great video, you gave me the confidence to try it myself. Everything went as planned and expected. I chose to remove the bumper so I could remove that vertical piece holding the hood latch without bending it. Your step by step was perfect. It is amazing how they allow almost zero extra clearance to access everything.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Ed Goebel Thank you for the feedback, I very much appreciate you.

[@gerardodonaire699]

Amazing video! Thank you.. the only thing I missed was how to remove the transmission cooling lines because I don't want to make a mess

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the feedback, I’m glad to help.

[@owenfranklin814]

Good video man I will say that but I just took the bumper off it only took me a few minutes had access to take the whole core support off makes it easier to get the radiator in for sure

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for sharing 👌🏼

[@mikevasco1997]

Very helpful video from start to finish Thanks bro

[@gschneider4112]

Thank you so much for posting this video & pointing out socket size (ie: 10 mm), proper screwdrivers, clamp tool etc. Hopefully this will make it much easier for me to replace my radiator. 👍🙏😁

[@josevilla2122]

Great video. Saved a bundle 💰

[@SpiffyJack]

Thanks for the vid. Man I wish the 3.5 had that much room to work in.. The bolts mid way down the side brackets are all but impossible to get out.

[@Price245]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much!

[@TweekerDan1984]

@Price245 thank you for the positive feedback. 😊

[@edbathen]

Thank you. The vid was perfect for my needs!

[@awesomegod91]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@dcarp1776]

Well done presentation. Thank you.

[@TweekerDan1984]

@David C. Cheers!

[@native167]

Goid video but I think I went to rough on my condenser and hard to get re aligned and I lost a screen in the process that goes to the condenser frame and is now loose smh good video tho .

[@johnbrooks7144]

Hanson Subaru! So this is in Olympia and wonder of wonders it's not raining.

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

My transmission does not want to go in gear after this. It did lose some fluid?

[@TweekerDan1984]

Have you topped off the fluid since you had this issue?

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

@@TweekerDan1984 no I will tomorrow. Thank you.

[@gexgeko6520]

Great Video Dan. Question, when you removed the transmission cooler lines did you catch the fluid or can you pinch the lines? and when topping up does that show on the tranny dip stick?

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you 😊 Only the smallest amount of transmission fluid leaked out (-1/4 cup). I usually just pinch the lines when possible. With the emergency brake engaged, topping off the automatic transmission fluid while the vehicle is running and in neutral is one of the most accurate methods. A pint measures about an inch on the dip stick so be sure not to overfill.

[@gexgeko6520]

@@TweekerDan1984 Thanks Sir

[@AreaCode862]

Well explained!

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you for the feedback @Hecmar Smart.

[@davidt9039]

I need to replace the copper colored pipe at the inside bottom of the radiator that has the 90 degree bend at one end, and C shaped curve at the other. Has anyone attempted this? Not even the dealer has a part #. I don't want to buy the whole radiator. If you've done so what size pipe, connectors, and pipe type, (aluminum, copper, etc.). Thanks.

[@TweekerDan1984]

It has been a while since I did this but if you are able to remove the pipe and fitting, You could possibly make your own fitting if you use a flaring tool, which can be fairly inexpensive. If you have a hydraulic shop near by they may be able to make one for you. Our local shop that can do these custom fittings at a great price is called Industrial Hydraulics. Hope that helps.

[@TweekerDan1984]

Also the fittings are usually brass and the lines come in a variety of types of metal. Local shops typically have stock of these lines which you can carefully bend and form to what works for you.

[@davidt9039]

Thanks, I will probably have someone do that kind of work for me, since I'm not sure about getting the fittings installed and leak free. If it comes to more than the cost of a new radiator, $160, which I can install myself, I'll probably do that. It's an old vehicle and would probably benefit from a new radiator. Any idea on the cost of replacing just the tube?

[@gexgeko6520]

Oh one other Question? are the rads identical from01-07 for engine size?

[@TweekerDan1984]

I do not believe they are identical for different engines.

[@mkchamp9645]

They are not I just did a 2007 the other day, 01-07 definitely not the same...

[@johnhanselman6371]

Thank you and bless you!!

[@LuciousWeatherby]

Great video bro, how long did it take you to do this?

[@TweekerDan1984]

Thank you, this took About 5-6 hrs since I took the time to make the video. The videos make it take about twice as long.

[@coolrylee]

Do I need one of those rad funnels or can I just use a regular one ?

[@TweekerDan1984]

A regular funnel is fine 👍 this style just helps with allowing air to exit the system and also helps prevent overflow.

[@jamesherzog8573]

How did you get the transmission lines apart if you dont have the tool ?

[@TweekerDan1984]

I remember just using two open end wrenches, if their are quick disconnects the tool can be purchased for less then $20 at the local parts store. My apologies for not showing that portion.

[@tsautomotive5006]

Bend that low pressure AC line out of the way next time it'll bend right back into place

[@higler.]

Thanks TweekerDan!

[@davidt5197]

This is not the 2007 model, more like 01-06.