Removal and Installation

RADIATOR

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
- When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- The radiator hose clamps on the radiator hose (upper) and on the radiator hose (lower), are not serviced separately. Radiator hose clamps are part of the radiator hose assembly and serviced as one unit with the radiator hose.

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Drain coolant from radiator. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
3.Remove core support cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
4.Remove front air duct. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
5.Disconnect coolant reservoir hose from the radiator.
6.Remove engine under cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
7.Disconnect radiator hose (upper) and radiator hose (lower) from the radiator.

CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belt.
NOTE:
The radiator hose clamps on the radiator hose (upper) and on the radiator hose (lower), are not serviced separately. Radiator hose clamps are part of the radiator hose assembly and serviced as one unit with the radiator hose.
8.Disconnect the CVT oil cooler hoses.
9.Disconnect hood lock switch and cable. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
10.Remove the hood lock assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
11.Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
12.Remove the core support center brace. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
13.Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
14.Remove A/C condenser. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser core.
15.Remove the radiator mounts (upper).
16.Remove radiator.

CAUTION:
- Do not damage or scratch the radiator core when removing.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, refill coolant and check for leaks. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" Service and Repair and "System Inspection" Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

CAUTION:
Do not spill coolant in engine compartment. Use a shop cloth to absorb coolant.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX