Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Replacement (1.4L/1.5L/1.6L)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the electric cooling fans. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp.
5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.




6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp.




8. Remove the hose clamp from the surge tank hose at the radiator.
9. Disconnect the surge tank hose from the radiator.
10. Remove the left upper radiator retaining bolt.
11. Remove the left upper radiator retaining bracket.




12. Remove the right upper radiator retaining bolt.
13. Remove the right upper radiator retaining bracket.





Note: The radiator still contains a substantial amount of coolant. Drain the remainder of the coolant from the radiator into a drain pan.

14. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Set the radiator into place in the vehicle with the radiator bottom posts in the rubber shock bumpers.




2. Position the radiator retainers in place.
3. Install the upper right radiator retaining bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the upper right radiator retaining bolt and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in).




5. Install the upper left radiator retaining bracket.
6. Install the upper left radiator retaining bolt and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in).




7. Connect the surge tank hose to the radiator.
8. Secure the surge tank hose with a hose clamp.




9. Connect the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
10. Secure each hose with a hose clamp.
11. Install the electric cooling fans. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair).
13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).