Removal and Installation

RADIATOR


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from 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. Changing Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Exploded View.
4. Remove reservoir tank as follows:





a. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
b. Release the tab (A) in the direction shown by the arrow (Backward Black Arrow).
c. Lift up while removing the reservoir tank hose, and remove it.
5. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses if equipped.
- Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid if equipped.
7. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
8. Remove radiator core support cover.
9. Remove cooling fan assembly.





10. Remove radiator core support (upper) bolts, bolts of stationary part on the radiator core support side and clip. Lift radiator assembly (1) from radiator (upper) mount part of radiator core support (upper) (2).
11. Move radiator assembly (1) to the rearward direction of vehicle, and then lift it upward to remove.

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

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check for leaks of engine coolant. Inspection.
- Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid if equipped. Inspection and Checking A/T Fluid.