Removal and Installation

RADIATOR


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Changing Engine Coolant.
2. Remove engine room cover. Service and Repair.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Removal and Installation.
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
5. Disconnect the radiator lower hose from the radiator.

CAUTION:
Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.





6. Remove the lower radiator shroud.
- Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.
7. Disconnect the radiator upper hose and the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator.

CAUTION:
Do not allow coolant to contact drive belt.





8. Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper (A).
9. Remove the upper radiator mounting bolts and rubbers.





10. Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.

NOTE:
Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.





11. Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.





12. Lift up and remove the radiator.

CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser, A/T oil cooler or radiator core when removing.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check for leaks of engine coolant. Inspection.
- Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.