REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT
Remove the rear floor mat.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE 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 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.
Remove the reservoir tank cap.
| *1 | Reservoir Tank Cap | *2 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
| *3 | Air Release Valve (w/ Air Release Valve) | - | - |
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 local regulations.
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 clip.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove the 4 bolts and 3 clips.
Remove the 6 screws.
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Drain washer fluid Click here.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Release the 2 clamps.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap.
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Separate the water by-pass hose from the inlet air cleaner assembly.
Remove the 3 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
Separate the hose from the 3 hose clamps.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.
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 RADIATOR SUPPORT LH
Remove the bolt and radiator support LH.
Remove the radiator support cushion from the radiator support LH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT RH
Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose clamp from the radiator support RH.
Remove the bolt and radiator support RH.
Remove the radiator support cushion from the radiator support RH.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Disconnect the water by-pass hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Disconnect the 4 clamps and No. 3 water by-pass hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Disconnect the 3 clamps and No. 5 inverter cooling hose from the fan shroud.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 claws and No. 2 fan shroud.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 2 connectors.
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 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.