Removal And Installation

RADIATOR

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement" Programming and Relearning.
2.Remove radiator cap and 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 front air duct. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
4.Disconnect coolant reservoir hose from the radiator.
5.Remove fender protector side cover (LH) and (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.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.
7.Disconnect the CVT oil cooler hoses.
8.Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
9.Remove A/C condenser. Refer to "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser core.
10.Remove the radiator mounts (upper).
11.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.