DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir 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.
| *1 | Radiator Cap | *2 | Radiator Reservoir |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock 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.
Drain the coolant by removing the radiator cap.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and drain the coolant from the engine.
Note
If coolant is not drained from the radiator drain cock plug, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator reservoir, clogging in the radiator or coolant leakage from the seal of the water pump may result.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER
Remove the clip, 5 bolts and front bumper cover lower.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine under cover.
REMOVE RESONATOR WITH AIR CLEANER CAP
Disconnect the sensor connector.
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the resonator with air cleaner cap.
Detach the 4 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap and resonator with air cleaner cap.
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Detach the clamp and remove the No. 1 radiator hose.
Remove the 2 nuts and hose clamp.
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
Disconnect the reservoir hose from the upper side of the radiator tank.
Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reservoir.
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
Remove the vane pump V belt and the fan and generator V belt Click here.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.
Note
Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
DISCONNECT COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
Remove the 4 bolts and idle pulley bracket.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the cooler compressor.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to completely remove the cooler compressor. With the hoses connected to the compressor, hang the compressor on the vehicle body with a rope.
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLE PULLEY ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and Idle pulley bracket.
REMOVE TIMING BELT
Remove the timing belt Click here.
REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Remove the 6 bolts and tension spring bracket.
Remove the water pump and gasket.