How To Remove and Replace a Radiator Support

https://rodsshop.org/free-mig-welding-guide/Show more

How To Remove and Replace a Radiator Support

See how to remove and replace a radiator support in general. A 1996 Honda Accord was mainly used to demonstrate how to perform this task. Most radiator supports are welded in and have to be cut out and welded back in. If you are interested in learning more on how to do this type of repair and learn true body work and paint, follow this link:
https://rodsshop.org/auto-body-paint/

If you found this video valuable, give it a like.
If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.
Leave a comment below with your thoughts.
Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later.

Become an auto body and paint pro
https://rodsshop.org/auto-body-paint/

Most all car radiator supports are welded in and this often deters your Do-It-Yourselfers from tackling this type of job. Now granted, not everyone has a welder and that can be a big factor of not wanting to try it but most tool rental places rent MIG Welders and that is what you would need to do this job.

Replacing fenders and hoods are really not that hard as long as you have something that is straight and lined up to bolt them to. The hardest part about replacing a radiator support is cutting the welds. First you have to find and identify all the spot welds you will need to cut out. Then there is the physical work itself. Most radiator support have at least 20 welds that have to be cut out and this can get monotonous and tiring.

I will show you how to find spot welds in this video, once you learn how to find them, you have to determine if it is the weld that needs to be cut out. You will find many spot welds in the radiator support itself but many are from construction of the support and not the ones that weld the support to the inner fender apron panels. I show you in this video that the welds you are looking for are going to be on the right and left side of the support, you will rarely ever see any welding done in the middle. I am providing a link in this description where you can get a Free PDF that also shows with pictures How To Remove and Replace a Radiator Support. I am also providing links to the tools you would need to R&R a radiator support. Even if you bought all the tools you would need to do the job yourself, you would still end up spending less than paying a shop.

RodsShop goal is to help people find Automotive Information quickly and easily. We also want to share any How to information as it comes our way. So if you can’t find the answer to what you are looking for, contact us and we will see if we can help.

RodsShop is also adding a new program to the business. I am now providing a consulting feature to RodsShop. It was designed more for locally help for those that are trying to body work at home or those that are trying to make car repairs at home. It isn’t an Automotive Handyman Service where I show up at your door to fix things but a true consulting service to where I can advise you and put you on the right path of accomplishing your automotive project. I will soon be making this consulting program available for online customers as well. So stay tuned to my site for more information and the startup date.