DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Note
Do not reuse the drained coolant because it may contain foreign objects.
Collect the drained coolant and measure its volume to establish a benchmark. When adding coolant, make sure to add more coolant than the measured amount.
Remove the reserve tank cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the reserve tank cap while the coolant for the inverter is still hot.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the drain plug indicated in the illustration and drain the coolant.
CAUTION:
Use caution when handling coolant immediately after driving or in summer because it may be hot.
Install the plug with a new gasket.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front bumper energy absorber.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 5 clamps.
Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE NO. 5 INVERTER BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 5 inverter bracket.
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose.
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the radiator side deflector RH.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 water hoses.
Note
Put pieces of cloth into the pipes and in the disconnected hoses or cover the pipes and hoses with plastic bags to prevent entry of foreign matter.
Remove the 4 bolts and radiator assembly.