RADIATOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER


    1. Remove the clip, 5 bolts and front bumper cover lower.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00O712

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

  4. 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.

    A009BWVE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Reservoir Cap *2 Radiator Cap
    *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

    1. A009960E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Hose

      Install a vinyl hose to the radiator side.

    2. A0097IAE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Hose

      Install a vinyl hose to the engine side.

    3. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    4. Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    5. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and drain the coolant from the engine.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Remove the front bumper cover Click here.

  6. REMOVE UPPER FRONT BUMPER RETAINER


    1. A0099JQ

      Remove the 3 bolts and retainer.

  7. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH


    1. A0097OL

      Using a clip remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the clip. Then move the side deflector so that the radiator can be removed in the step below.

  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH


    1. A0099V7

      Using a clip remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the clip. Then move the side deflector so that the radiator can be removed in the step below.

  9. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR


    1. A00975M

      Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reservoir.

  10. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. A0096VT

      Detach the claw to open the flexible hose clamp.

    2. A0095ZI

      Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

    3. Remove the fan and generator V-belt Click here.

    4. A0096JP

      Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

    5. 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.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A0097R7

      Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator.

  12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A009AQL

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator.

  13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE (for Automatic Transmission)


    1. A009AIS

      Disconnect the oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator.

  14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE (for Automatic Transmission)


    1. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator.

  15. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A00997R

      Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. Remove the 2 radiator supports and 2 No. 1 radiator support bushes.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. Remove the 2 radiator supports and 2 No. 1 radiator support bushes.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the seal from the radiator assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the seal from the radiator assembly.