REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 7 clips and radiator support opening cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
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.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
Remove the battery clamp.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the battery carrier.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the radiator pipe from the battery carrier.
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolts.
Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 10 clips and under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Remove the 5 clips and under cover.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
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.
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.
| *1 | Reserve Tank Cap | *2 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the transmission oil cooler.
Remove the 3 bolts, transmission oil cooler and 2 O-rings from the continuously variable transaxle.