RADIATOR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. B001NZ8

      Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B001O3V

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.

  12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B001OOY

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

    2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the fan assembly.

  13. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. B001NXP

      Disconnect the 2 horn connectors and smog ventilation sensor connector.

    2. B001NP5

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the upper radiator support.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.

    4. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.

  15. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B001NOA

      Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector and No. 2 cooling fan motor connector.

    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. B001OQ0

      Remove the 4 bolts and separate the condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.

    4. B001NUH

      Remove the radiator assembly with the fan assembly from the vehicle body.

      Note

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

    5. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports from the radiator assembly.

    6. B001O9Q

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    7. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the fan assembly from the radiator assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the radiator assembly when removing the fan assembly.