Radiator -- Removal |
| 1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
| 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- 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 radiator drain cock plug.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Drain the coolant by removing the radiator reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.
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Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.
Text in Illustration *1 Radiator Reservoir *2 Radiator Reservoir Cap *3 Vent Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug *5 Radiator Drain Cock Plug - -
| 3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE |
Remove the 2 clips and 2 screws.
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Put protective tape around the radiator grille.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
| 4. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the radiator side deflector LH.
| 5. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Detach the claw and remove the radiator side deflector RH.
| 6. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
Disconnect the radiator hose inlet from the radiator.
| 7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET |
Disconnect the radiator hose outlet from the radiator.
| 8. REMOVE FAN SHROUD |
Remove the 3 bolts and oil reservoir.
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Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses from the radiator.
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Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling with fan.
Remove the fan and generator V belt (Toyota Fortuner RM000001477014X.html).
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling with fan, and then remove the fan shroud together with the fluid coupling with fan.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
| 9. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.