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. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Service and Repair.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.

NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
3. Remove air duct and resonator assembly and air cleaner case upper. Removal And Installation.
4. Remove reservoir tank hose from the radiator.

NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).

CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.

NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
6. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.

NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
7. Remove engine cooling fan (Motor driven type). Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type).
8. Remove front grille. Service and Repair.





9. Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.





10. Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.
11. Remove radiator as follows:

CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.





a. Lift and pull radiator rearward to disengage mounting rubber
(lower) from radiator core support center.

CAUTION:
Because A/C condenser is attached to the front-lower portion of radiator, moving it in the rear direction should be at a minimum.





b. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting at front-bottom surface.

CAUTION:
Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load to A/C piping.
c. After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core support center to prevent a load to A/C piping, and temporarily secure it with a suitable device.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check for engine coolant leaks. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Start and warm up engine. Visually check for coolant and A/T fluid (if equipped) leaks. Repair as necessary.
- Check and adjust engine coolant level and A/T fluid (if equipped).