Radiator: Service and Repair

RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Warning:
^ Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
^ Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
^ When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1. Remove the battery cover and battery duct.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the cooling fan component.
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Remove the air cleaner.
7. Remove the front bumper.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Refill the engine coolant.








11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.

Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note





1. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket while pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab in the direction of the arrow.

Radiator Removal Note
1. Tilt the radiator to the engine side.





2. While lifting the radiator, remove the lower mount rubber (LH) from the mount installation hole.
3. While lifting the radiator, remove the lower mount rubber (RH) from the mount installation hole.





4. Remove the condenser from the radiator with the pipes still connected, by pressing the radiator side tab to unlock the tab C on the condenser.
5. Remove the radiator from below.

Radiator Installation Note





1. Install the condenser to the radiator by aligning lower side tab C with the radiator side tab, install upper tab C, then install lower side tab C.