PROCEDURE
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE BATTERY
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 1 water hose clamp bracket from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamp to disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Disengage the clamp.
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
| *a | Guide |
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the No. 2 fan shroud.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.
Disengage the wire harness clamp.
| *a | Guide |
Disengage the 2 guides and disconnect the condenser assembly from the fan shroud as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the condenser assembly or radiator assembly when removing the condenser assembly.
Remove the radiator assembly with the fan shroud.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.
Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG
Remove the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the O-ring from the radiator drain cock plug.