RADIATOR REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Remove the radiator cap.

    2. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and a cylinder block drain cock plug. Then drain the coolant.

      A01BC1SE01

  2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. Start up the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine rpm of approximately 1,000 for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor as much as possible.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Using SST, let the refrigerant gas out.

      SST
      07110-58060   ( 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080 )

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE


    1. A01BER1E01

      Remove the 2 clips and 2 screws.

    2. Release the 6 claws and 4 clips and remove the radiator grille.

  4. REMOVE AIR INLET DUCT NO.1


    1. Remove the 7 clips, 2 bolts, air inlet duct No.1 and air inlet duct No.2.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and radiator reserve tank assembly.

  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and windshield washer motor and pump assembly.

  7. REMOVE STEP PLATE COVER LH


    1. A01BE2QE01

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Release the claw and remove the step plate cover.

  8. REMOVE STEP PLATE COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER


    1. A01BF95E01

      Remove the 8 clips and 3 bolts.

    2. Release the 12 claws and remove the bumper.

    3. Disconnect the connectors. (w/ fog light)

  10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BGMO

      Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock support brace sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CROSS MEMBER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01BEY7

      Remove the 5bolt and front floor cross member reinforcement sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT


    1. A01BBEZ

      Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.

  13. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE PIPE A (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. A01BF96

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe A from the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe A.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

  14. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. A01BC7N

      Remove the bolt and clamp.

    2. A01BFQT

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A from the cooler condenser assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

  15. REMOVE W/RECEIVER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. A01BGR6

      Remove the 4 bolts and w/ receiver condenser assembly.

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BFC1E03

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock assembly.

    2. Remove the hood lock assembly from the hood lock control cable assembly.

  17. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER


    1. A01BGH0E04

      Remove the 6 bolts and radiator support upper.

  18. REMOVE INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BA8AE01

      Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the air hose No.2.

    2. Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the air hose No.3.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and the intercooler assembly.

  19. REMOVE COOLING FAN ECU


    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors from the cooling fan ECU.

    2. A01BGBM

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and cooling fan ECU.

  20. DISCONNECT OIL TUBE (for Automatic Transmission)


    1. A01BEH8E01

      Disconnect the 2 oil tubes from the radiator assembly.

  21. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. Disconnect the 4 radiator hoses.

    2. Disconnect the 2 reserve tank hoses.

    3. A01BAEU

      Remove the 6 bolts. Remove the fan shroud from the underside of the vehicle.

      Note

      Disconnect the radiator hose No.3 and radiator hose inlet.

  22. REMOVE FAN SHROUD NO.2


    1. A01BHKEE02

      Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the fan shroud No.2 from the underside of the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Do not damage the radiator assembly when removing the fan shroud No.2.

  23. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BC8Q

      Remove the radiator assembly.