Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Removal

1. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2. Loosen the radiator drain plug (A) and drain engine coolant.




3. Disconnect the terminals(A) and remove the battery(B).




4. Remove the air duct (A).




5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1) Disconnect the power train module (PCM) connector (A).
(2) Disconnect the intake hose (B).
(3) Remove the air cleaner assembly (C).




6. Disconnect the auto transaxle fluid (ATF) hose (A).




7. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) and remove the radiator mounting bracket (B).




8. Remove the blower assembly(A).




9. After pulling back the condenser fixing bracket(A), remove the radiator assembly.






Installation

1. Install the radiator.
2. Connect the fan motor connector (A) and install the radiator mounting bracket (B).

Tightening torque
8.8 - 10.8Nm (0.9 - 1.1kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.9lb-ft)




3. Connect the auto transaxle fluid (ATF) hoses (A).




4. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).




5. Install air cleaner assembly.
6. Install the air duct (A).

Tightening torque
7.8 - 9.8Nm (0.8 - 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2lb-ft)




7. Install battery (B) and connect terminal (A).




8. Fill with engine coolant.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.