PROCEDURE
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Remove the No. 1 radiator hose.
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Remove the No. 2 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
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.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
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.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Remove the 3 screws and detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control cable cover.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove the lock nut cap and lock nut.
Remove 2 bolts and disconnect the hood lock assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Detach the 8 wire harness clamps.
REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 5 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
Remove the 5 bolts and radiator upper support.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove the hood lock assembly from the hood lock control cable.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
Note
When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the hose.
When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the hose near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly from the cooler condenser.
Note
When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the tube.
When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the tube near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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.
REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH FAN AND MOTOR
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER
Remove the 2 radiator support lowers.