DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
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Put protective tape around the radiator grille.
Remove the 2 clips and 2 screws.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the deflector.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the deflector.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 under cover.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Remove the radiator cap.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and radiator drain cock plug, and then drain the coolant.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
REMOVE AIR PUMP INLET (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
Remove the bolts and disconnect the pump inlet.
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator tank upper.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
Remove the drive belt Click here.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.
Note
Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE (for Automatic Transmission)
Disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator tank lower.
REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE (for Automatic Transmission)
Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator tank lower.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 airbag sensor front connectors.
Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clamps from the radiator side as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the clip remover tip before use.
Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.