PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and the radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 Radiator Side Air Seal Click here.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT LH
REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR BRACKET
REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the upper radiator support.
Remove the 3 bolts and the hood lock assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the reserve tank hose.
Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 HYBRID WATER PUMP HOSE
Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the outlet No. 1 hybrid water pump hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE ASSEMBLY
Disengage the lower clamp and disconnect the No. 1 inverter cooling hose assembly.
Note
Because the upper clamp cannot be unlocked, cut through the thin part of the hinge to remove the clamp.
Make sure not to damage the HV hose and reserve tank.
Once this clamp has been removed, it does not need to be reinstalled.
In general, this clamp does not need to be removed. The only situation where it is necessary to remove the clamp is when replacing the HV hose, fan assembly or motor.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.
| *A | for LHD |
| *B | for RHD |
Disengage the clamp of hood lock control cable.
Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
Remove the 2 bolts, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 fan shroud.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the radiator assembly with the fan shroud.
Note
Do not apply any excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.
Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
Remove the 2 bolts and clip with the No. 3 radiator hose.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fan shroud.