REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 3 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Disengage the claw and 4 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Note
Do not remove the reservoir tank cap 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.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the local regulations.
Remove the reserve tank cap and drain the coolant.
| *1 | Reservoir Tank Cap | *2 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove the screw.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips.
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Remove the 4 screws.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front spoiler cover.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front bumper assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector.
Note
Do not apply excessive force when separating the front bumper.
w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and drain the washer fluid.
Tech Tips
Use a container to collect the washer fluid.
Remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the water by-pass hose clamp from the radiator support RH.
Disconnect the hood lock connector and hood lock control cable wire.
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and connector.
Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts, radiator support RH and radiator support LH with the 2 cushions from hood lock support sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 cushions from the radiator support RH and radiator support LH.
Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the 2 clamps and hose band, and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
Separate the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the air cleaner case.
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 clamps and air cleaner case.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
Disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the 6 water by-pass hose clamps from the No. 2 fan shroud.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the radiator assembly with the fan shroud.
Note
For vehicles with the air conditioning system, 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 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.