Radiator -- Removal |
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
2. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
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Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the front battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp.
3. REMOVE BATTERY |
Remove the battery and battery insulator.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
Remove the 2 bolts, 4 screw, 10 clips and under cover.
5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
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.
Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.
6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.
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7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER |
Remove the 9 clips and cover.
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8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
Detach the 7 claws and guide, and remove the radiator grille.
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9. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the hood lock switch connector.
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Disconnect the wire from the clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the hood lock switch assembly.
10. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE |
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 |
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 |
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the No. 1 water by-pass pipe.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.
13. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN ECU HARNESS |
Disconnect the 2 cooling fan ECU connectors.
Detach the 3 harness clamps from the fan shroud and upper radiator support.
14. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator support brackets.
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15. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD |
Remove the 2 bolts.
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Detach the 2 claws and No. 2 fan shroud.
16. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
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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 |
Remove the No. 2 water by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir and radiator.
22. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
Detach the cooler condenser from the radiator.
- HINT:
- After detaching the condenser, make sure that all 4 fan shroud cushions are present.
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.
Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the radiator.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 oil cooler hoses.
23. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH COOLING FAN |
Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud with cooling fan from the radiator.
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