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. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  4. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VKX3

      Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the upper radiator support.

    2. A01VM8F

      Remove the 3 bolts and the hood lock assembly.

  5. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR BRACKET

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  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01VKDE

    1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned off.

    2. Confirm that the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Confirm that the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.

    3. Disconnect the airbag connector.

    4. A01VFYF

      Disconnect the horn connector.

    5. Remove the 4 bolts and the upper radiator support.

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

    A01VLHM

    1. Loosen the hose clip and disconnect the No .1 radiator hose from the water filler.

  8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

    A01VL1P

    1. Loosen the hose clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water outlet pipe.

  9. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VJ5T

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

    2. A01VKIY

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    3. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.

      Note

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

  10. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. A01VHKY

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    2. Remove the 2 pawl fittings and the fan shroud

  11. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION


    1. A01VLTR

      Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.

  12. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT GROMMET


    1. A01VGDO

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

  13. REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK


    1. A01VIGL

      Remove the radiator drain cock from the radiator assembly.