Radiator Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Gr-Fe Cooling. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE BATTERY

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

  8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

  11. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE

  13. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN ECU HARNESS

  14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

  16. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  17. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

  18. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

  19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

  21. REMOVE NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

  22. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

  23. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH COOLING FAN

Radiator -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


2. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

  1. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

  1. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the front battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp.



3. REMOVE BATTERY
  1. Remove the battery and battery insulator.



4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
  1. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 screw, 10 clips and under cover.



5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

    CAUTION:
    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


  1. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal



6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.



7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 9 clips and cover.



8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Detach the 7 claws and guide, and remove the radiator grille.



9. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the hood lock switch connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the wire from the clamp.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the hood lock switch assembly.



10. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
  1. Remove the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.



11. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
  1. Remove the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the radiator and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.



12. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE
  1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the No. 1 water by-pass pipe.



  1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal



13. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN ECU HARNESS
  1. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan ECU connectors.



  1. Detach the 3 harness clamps from the fan shroud and upper radiator support.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal



14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator support brackets.



15. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal
  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Detach the 2 claws and No. 2 fan shroud.



16. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.



17. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE


18. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE


19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


21. REMOVE NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


  1. Remove the No. 2 water by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir and radiator.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Radiator  Removal



22. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  1. Detach the cooler condenser from the radiator.

    HINT:
    After detaching the condenser, make sure that all 4 fan shroud cushions are present.
  1. Remove the radiator with the 2 radiator support lower cushions.

    HINT:
    After detaching the radiator, make sure that all 2 lower radiator supports are present.
  1. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the radiator.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 oil cooler hoses.



23. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH COOLING FAN


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud with cooling fan from the radiator.