REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.
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.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Drain the coolant by removing the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.
| *1 | Radiator Reservoir | *2 | Vent Plug |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | *4 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug |
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
Disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose and detach the 2 clamps from the fan shroud.
Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir.
Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reservoir.
REMOVE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP
Remove the 2 nuts and battery hold down clamp.
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE
Loosen the 2 hose clamps and remove the No. 1 air cleaner hose.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *A | except Cold Area Specification Vehicles |
| *B | for Cold Area Specification Vehicles |
except Cold Area Specification Vehicles:
Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
for Cold Area Specification Vehicles:
Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Detach the 4 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE COMPRESSOR OUTLET ELBOW
Detach the 3 wire harness clamps.
Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the 2 bolts and compressor outlet elbow.
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
Remove the 2 bolts and front heater bracket.
Remove the fan and generator V belt Click here.
REMOVE VISCOUS WITH MAGNET CLUTCH HEATER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the viscous heater connector.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
Disconnect the water by-pass hose and water hose.
Remove the 2 bolts and heater assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 VISCOUS HEATER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 viscous heater bracket.