Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the hood latch.
5. Remove the right and left headlamp assemblies.





6. Remove the radiator upper mounting bolts (1) and the upper radiator mounts (2).
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Disconnect the forward discriminating sensor harness.
9. Remove the cooling fan assembly.





10. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.





11. Disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler line from the radiator.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the hood latch support bracket and the forward discriminating sensor with the harness.
14. Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler line from the radiator.
15. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.





16. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose and the clamp (1) from the radiator.





17. Remove the condenser from the radiator, if equipped. it is not necessary to discharge the A/C System.
18. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the condenser to the radiator.





3. Connect the surge tank overflow hose to the radiator.
4. Route the forward discriminating sensor harness.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





6. Connect the lower transmission oil cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten the lower transmission oil cooler line to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the cooling fan assembly.





8. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
9. Connect the forward discriminating sensor harness connector.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.





12. Connect the upper transmission oil cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten the upper transmission oil cooler line to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).





13. Install the upper radiator mount bolts (1) to the upper tie bar.
Tighten the radiator upper mount bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
14. Install the hood latch support.
15. Install the right and the left headlamp assemblies.
16. Install and adjust the hood latch assembly.
17. Fill the cooling system.
18. Enable the SIR system.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.