Radiator Removal

Engine. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
2Ad-Fhv Cooling. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

  11. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK

  12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

  13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

  14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT

  15. REMOVE RADIATOR INLET HOSE

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR TUBE

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR HOSE

  18. DISCONNECT VACUUM TRANSMITTING HOSE

  19. DISCONNECT RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 3 AIR HOSE

  21. DISCONNECT COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

  22. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Radiator -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL


2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Remove the 11 clips and intake duct seal.



3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


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  1. Remove the 4 clips and side cover.



4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


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  1. Remove the 2 clips and side cover.



5. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER


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  1. Remove the bolt, clip and inlet air cleaner.



6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


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  1. Remove the No. 1 engine cover.



7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
  1. Remove the radiator cap.



  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and cylinder block drain cock plug. Then drain the coolant.


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    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to local regulations.


9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

    HINT:
    1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips

  1. Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.

  1. Remove the bolt and 10 screws.



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  1. Disengage the 5 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  1. Disconnect the headlight washer hose. (w/ headlight cleaner system)

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the front bumper assembly.



10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER


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  1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.



11. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK


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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the reserve tank outlet hose.



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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the reserve tank hose.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank.



12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the 3 screws, clamp and the hood lock control cable cover.



13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector.



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  1. Remove the hood lock nut cap and the hood lock nut.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the hood lock assembly from the upper radiator support.

    NOTICE:
    Do not forcibly bend the hood lock control cable.


14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


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  1. Separate the 4 wire harness clamps and the 2 connectors.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Separate the clamp and the 2 cooling fan motor connectors.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Separate the 6 clamps and the No. 2 engine room wire.



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  1. Remove the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.



15. REMOVE RADIATOR INLET HOSE


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  1. Loosen the 2 clips and remove the radiator inlet hose.



16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR TUBE


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  1. Loosen the 2 clips and remove the No. 1 air tube.



17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR HOSE


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  1. Loosen the clip and remove the No. 2 air hose.



18. DISCONNECT VACUUM TRANSMITTING HOSE


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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the vacuum transmitting hose.



19. DISCONNECT RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE


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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the radiator outlet hose.



20. DISCONNECT NO. 3 AIR HOSE


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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the No. 3 air hose.



21. DISCONNECT COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the intercooler and radiator assembly from the cooler condenser.

  1. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle together with the intercooler and cooling fan assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly do not come into contact with each other.


22. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


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  1. Loosen the clip and remove the reserve tank hose.



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  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the radiator outlet hose.

  1. Remove the bolt and the No. 3 radiator hose.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the vacuum transmitting pipe.

  1. Loosen the clip and disconnect the vacuum transmitting pipe.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and intercooler from the radiator assembly and cooling fan assembly.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and the fan assembly from the radiator.



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  1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions and the 2 lower radiator support cushions.