RADIATOR REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before service Click here.

  2. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

    Note

    After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
    Specification Waiting Time
    w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
    w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NFNX

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01NGSF

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NCUN

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  8. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the radiator cap from the radiator assembly.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      A01ND3FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Air Drain Cock Plug *2 Radiator Cap
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug

  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEB5

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  10. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG9A

      Remove the 3 clamps and Disconnect the water hose from the intake air resonator sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and intake air resonator sub-assembly from the inverter with converter assembly.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01ND8W

      Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01NCTZ

      Disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the inlet No. 1 air cleaner.

    2. Remove the bolt and inlet No. 1 air cleaner.

  13. REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A01NCVA

      Disconnect the water hose clamp from the No. 3 inverter bracket.

    2. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 3 inverter bracket.

  14. REMOVE HOOD CUSHION CENTER


    1. A01NE5D

      Remove the 2 hood center cushions.

  15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFTPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. A01ND22

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    3. A01NDQH

      Remove the screw and front bumper seal bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. A01NE3M

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

    5. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips.

    6. A01NFX1

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    7. A01NE8W

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    8. Disconnect the fog light connector.

    9. Disconnect the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor connector. (w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System)

    10. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.

      Note

      Prepare a drain pan or a piece of cloth in case washer fluid leaks.

    11. A01NCNT

      Remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

  16. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFS4

      Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose from the radiator.

    2. A01NH90

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the bolt and radiator reserve tank from the radiator.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01NH3I

      Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator.

  18. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01NGVM

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator.

  19. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)


    1. A01NFIV

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.

  20. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG9V

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and low pitched horn assembly.

  21. REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR (w/ Smog Ventilation Sensor)


    1. A01NDOW

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt

    3. Disengage the guide and remove the smog ventilation sensor.

  22. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (for LHD)


    1. A01NEIY

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

  23. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01NEL1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01NFDN

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

    3. A01NHW4

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  24. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. A01NEEM

      Disconnect the 3 clamps of the hood lock control cable and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.

  25. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGI4

      Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps and 2 connectors.

    2. A01NHSSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Support Cushion

      Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator.

    3. A01NHP6

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. A01NDCX

      Remove the radiator assembly and fan assembly with motor.

      Note

      Do not apply any excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.

    5. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports from the radiator.

    6. A01NDZM

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    7. A01NH2DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw
      *2 Guide

      Release the claw and pull up the fan assembly with motor from the radiator assembly to remove the fan assembly with motor.