RADIATOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:


  • Be sure that the ignition switch is off if you work near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille. With the ignition switch ON, the electric cooling fans may automatically start if the engine coolant temperature is high or the air conditioning is on.

  • Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Click here

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VESL

      Separate the hood lock cable assembly from the 2 clamps.

    2. A01VM8F

      Remove the 3 bolts and the hood lock assembly.

  6. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR BRACKET

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  7. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01VLV7

    1. Disconnect the front airbag sensor connector and disengage the wire harness 2 clamps.

    2. A01VHRW

      Disconnect the horn connector.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts and the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

  8. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE


    1. A01VG6C

      Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

    A01VFGS

    1. Loosen the clip and remove the No. 1 radiator hose.

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

    A01VEXL

    1. Loosen the clip and remove the No. 2 radiator hose.

  11. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    A01VLSS

    1. Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector and disengage the wire harness clamp.

    2. Disengage the 3 clamps and separate the oxygen sensor wire harness.

    3. A01VJEL

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.

  12. REMOVE WATER FILLER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01VHI0

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the water filler sub-assembly.

    2. A01VIBW

      Loosen the clip and disconnect No. 3 radiator hose.

  13. REMOVE FAN SHROUD

    A01VEUE

    1. Remove the 2 pawl fittings and the fan shroud.

    2. Engage the 2 claws.

  14. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

    A01VFX5

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

  15. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT GROMMET

    A01VFZL

    1. Remove the 2 lower radiator support grommets from the radiator assembly.

  16. REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG

    A01VEQZ

    1. Remove the radiator drain cock plug.