Help! Radiator damage, must replace...

[levijean]

I hit a raccoon tonight and it destroyed my radiator. Being the holiday weekend, its not likely I'll be able to find anyone to replace the unit so I can get home as soon as I need. I am pretty mechanically inclined, but I've never done a radiator. I have a '98 Camry 4 cyl, auto. Is the radiator replacement very involved? I don't have a shop manual to reference. Does anyone have any advice, pointers, cautions, etc? I'm mostly concerned about any A/C issues or transmission cooler, etc. Do I need any special tools? Are there any links that summarize what needs to be done? Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

Levi

[DailyDriveCamry]

Try this Autozone guide:

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8013e409.jsp

I replaced mine in a 94 Camry 4cyl and it was much easier than I expected. Not sure what all is different in a 98. I remember draining it, disconnecting a sensor plug, removing the fan shrouds and disconnecting their plugs, disconnecting the hoses, and then it came out. Installation was similar.