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.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1.Remove engine undercover. 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).
4.Remove reservoir tank as follows:





a.Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
b.Release the tab (A) in the direction shown by the 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 CVT or A/T fluid cooler hoses if equipped.
- Install plug to avoid leakage of CVT or 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 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:
When removing do not damage or scratch radiator core or
A/C condenser (if equipped).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When removing do not damage or scratch radiator core or A/C condenser (if equipped).