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Disassembly





2GR-FE COOLING: RADIATOR: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG

(a) Remove the drain plug.

(b) Remove the O-ring.

2. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK UPPER

(a) Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in the illustration.





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(b) While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as shown in the illustration.

Dimension B:

0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in.)

NOTICE:
If the stopper bolt is not adjusted, the claw may be damaged.

(c) Using SST to release the caulking, grip the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.





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(d) Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator hose inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer and remove the tank.





(e) Remove the O-ring.

3. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK LOWER

(a) With hose:

(1) Remove the bolt, 2 clips and hose from the radiator assembly.





(b) Removal procedure of the radiator tank lower is the same as that of the radiator tank upper.

(c) Without hose:





(1) Remove the bolt and cooler pipe (A).

(2) Remove the nut and plate washer (B).

(3) Remove the oil cooler (C).

(4) Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil cooler (D).