RADIATOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A005RE1

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A005SU5

      Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


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


    • w/ Navigation system (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER LOWER


    1. A00OL3A

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolts.

    2. A00OI9A

      Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A00ON3U

      Remove the 10 clips and under cover.

  6. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the reserve tank cap.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the reserve tank cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.

      Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

      The plug is on the exhaust manifold side.

      A005U6DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reserve Tank Cap *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug -

  8. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A005TMV

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose clamp bracket.

  9. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00OLE3E01

      Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    2. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

    3. Remove the battery clamp.

  10. REMOVE BATTERY

  11. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY

  12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003BY3E01

      Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.

    2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

    3. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:

      Disconnect the connector.

  13. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT

    A005RD8

    1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.

    2. Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.

  14. REMOVE FAN SHROUD CUSHION


    1. A005SFP

      Remove the 2 cushions.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD


    1. A005WJS

      Detach the No. 3 water by-pass hose clamp.

    2. A005TDV

      Remove the 2 bolts, detach the 2 claws and remove the fan shroud.

  16. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. A005TDA

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the condenser.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  17. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)


    1. A005R66

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly from the condenser.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  18. REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER (w/ Air Conditioning System)

    A005SPI

    1. Remove the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.

  19. REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

    A005TU3

    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the clamp and remove the sensor.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. A005V6U

      Detach the claw and remove the cooler bracket.

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A005UQ7

      Disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the radiator.

  21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A005R68

      Disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the No. 2 water by-pass hose.

  22. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A005TV3

      Disconnect the No. 3 radiator hose from the radiator.

  23. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A005W5M

      Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator.

  24. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A005S03

      Disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector and wire harness clamp.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the connector.

    2. A005V8H

      Remove the radiator together with the fan shroud.

    3. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.

  25. REMOVE NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A005V7F

      Remove the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the radiator.

  26. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. A005S5F

      Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud from the radiator.