Removal and Installation

RADIATOR


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
- Front engine undercover (power tool)
- Engine room cover (RH and LH): Refer to Component.
- Air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly: Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove front grille and front grille support. Refer to Front Grille Front Grille.

NOTE:
If stopping at the removal and installation of the cooling fan assembly, this procedure is not necessary.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
4. Remove the A/C piping bracket from left side member, and then move the A/C piping out of the way.
5. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator.
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.





7. Remove cooling fan assembly (1). Refer to Component Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
8. Remove radiator as follows:
a. Remove mounting bracket (RH and LH).





b. Pull the radiator (1) rearward from the vehicle, and then remove the mounting bolts (3) and A/C condenser (2).

NOTE:
Figure shows right side.





c. Lift up and pull the radiator (4) rearward, and then remove the mounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radiator core support (2).

CAUTION:
At this time, A/C condenser is on the lower end of radiator front surface. Minimize the movement to the rear side.
d. Lift up the A/C condenser to disengage the lower end of front surface, and then remove the radiator.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage radiator and A/C condenser core.
- Minimize the lift of A/C condenser to prevent load from being applied to A/C piping.
e. After removing the radiator, place the A/C condenser on the radiator core support to prevent load from being applied to piping. And then, temporarily secure them using a rope to prevent them from being dropped.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to Inspection.
- Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant and A/T fluid.