RADIATOR (for 2WD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

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  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note


      • The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.

      • When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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      Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.

    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.

    4. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.

    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

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


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

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      *1 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *2 Radiator Reservoir Cap
      *3 Vent Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

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      *1 Vent Plug

      Remove the radiator reservoir cap, and using a 6 mm hexagon wrench, remove the vent plug.

    3. Drain coolant.

    4. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

  6. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  7. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the 2 reservoir hoses.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir assembly.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


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      Remove the No. 1 radiator hose.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


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      Remove the No. 2 radiator hose.

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE


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      Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator.

      Note

      Place a container under the connection before disconnecting the oil cooler hose because oil in the hose may spill out.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE


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      Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator.

      Note

      Place a container under the connection before disconnecting the oil cooler hose because oil in the hose may spill out.

  12. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT


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      Remove the engine room ECU outlet duct.

  13. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

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    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts.

    3. Detach the 2 guides and remove the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.

  14. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


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      *A for RHD
      *B for LHD

      Remove the 3 screws and detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control cable cover.

  15. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the lock nut cap and lock nut.

    2. Remove 2 bolts and disconnect hood lock assembly.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

  16. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


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      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Detach the 8 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

  17. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 5 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

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      Remove the 5 bolts and radiator upper support.

  18. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

  19. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


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

  20. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


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

    2. Remove the radiator from the front crossmember together with the fan shroud with fan motor.

      Note

      Do not allow the radiator to interfere with other parts.

  21. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH FAN AND MOTOR


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      Detach the 3 claws, and then remove the fan shroud with fan and motor.

  22. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION


    1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.

  23. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER


    1. Remove the 2 radiator support lowers.