RADIATOR(except Sedan) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE BATTERY

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6. REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

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7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET

   1. 

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 clamps and No. 1 water hose clamp bracket from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

8. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE

   1. 

      Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose.

9. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE

   1. 

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 radiator hose.

10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

    1. 

       Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.

11. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       *A	for LHD
       *B	for RHD

       Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

    2. 

       *A	for LHD
       *B	for RHD

       Disconnect the 2 clamps and hood lock control cable assembly from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

    3. 

       Disconnect the engine hood courtesy switch connector. (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

    4. 

       Disconnect the 2 clamps and wire harness. (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

    5. 

       Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.

       Tip:

       Use a 10 mm union nut wrench, to remove the 2 bolts (A).

12. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

    1. 

       Disconnect the clamp.

    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

13. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

    1. 

       *a

       Guide

       Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.

    3. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the No. 2 fan shroud.

14. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       Disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.

    2. Disconnect the clamp and wire harness.

    3. 

       *a

       Guide

       Disengage the 2 guides and disconnect the condenser assembly from the fan shroud as shown in the illustration.

       Note:

       Do not damage the condenser assembly or radiator assembly when removing the condenser assembly.

    4. 

       Remove the radiator assembly with the fan shroud.

       Note:

       Do not apply excessive force to the condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.

    5. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.

    6. 

       Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud from the radiator assembly.

15. REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG

    1. Remove the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the radiator drain cock plug.