Radiator -- Removal |
1. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1006X.html).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
4. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
6. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE |
Put protective tape around the radiator grille.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Remove the 2 clips and 2 screws.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
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7. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the deflector.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the deflector.
9. 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.
Text in Illustration *1 Radiator Cap *2 Reservoir Cap *3 Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug *4 Reservoir Tank *5 Radiator Drain Cock Plug - -
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the coolant from the engine.
10. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
Disconnect the radiator hose inlet from the radiator.
11. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET |
Disconnect the radiator hose outlet from the radiator.
12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE |
Disconnect the oil cooler inlet hose from radiator tank lower.
13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE |
Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from radiator tank lower.
14. REMOVE FAN SHROUD |
Remove the 3 bolts and oil reservoir.
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Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator tank upper.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
Remove the fan and generator V belt (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YN400BX_01_0001.html).
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the fluid coupling fan.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
15. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 2 front airbag sensor connectors.
Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clamps from the radiator side as shown in the illustration.
- HINT:
- Tape the clip remover tip before use.
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Remove the 4 bolts and radiator assembly.
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