CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Be sure that the ignition is off if you work near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille. With the ignition on, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the engine coolant temperature is high and/or the air conditioning is on.
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PROCEDURE
DRAIN COOLANT
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER
Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 cooler cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Separate the hood lock control cable assembly from the 2 clamps.
Remove the 3 bolts and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR BRACKET
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Confirm that the ignition switch is turned off.
Confirm that the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Confirm that the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
Disconnect the airbag connector.
Separate the horn assembly connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and remove the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE
Disconnect the radiator reservoir tank hose from the water filler.
REMOVE NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE
Loosen the 2 clips and remove No. 3 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Loosen the clip and disconnect No. 2 radiator hose.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Separate the cooling fan motor connector and wire harness clamp.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or piping when removing the radiator assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Loosen the clip and remove the No. 2 radiator hose.
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fan shroud.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE GROMMET
Remove the 2 grommets from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK
Remove the radiator drain cock from the radiator assembly.