Removal and Installation

Radiator: Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Do not remove radiator cap when 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 under cover. Refer to [Front Bumper: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.
2) Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to [Changing Engine Coolant] Service and Repair.

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

3) Remove air duct and resonator assembly and air duct brackets. Refer to [Air Cleaner and Air Duct: Exploded View] Exploded View.
4) Remove reservoir tank hose.
5) Removal (upper and lower) radiator hoses.

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

6) Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses. (A/T models)
7) Remove lower shroud.
8) Remove upper shroud.
9) Remove front grille. Refer to [Front Grille: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.
10) Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.





11) Remove the two A/C condenser bolts. (if equipped)





12) Remove radiator as follows:

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

a) With lifting and pulling radiator in a rear direction, disassemble 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 rope or by similar means.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection after Installation

- Check for engine coolant leaks. Refer to [Engine Coolant: System Inspection] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Start and warm up engine. Visually check for engine coolant and A/T fluid leaks. Repair as necessary.