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 thermostat housing. Wrap a thick cloth around radiator 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 Removal and Installation.
- Air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly: Refer to Exploded View Removal and Installation.
2. Remove front grille and front grille support. Refer to Front Grille Front Grille.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to Inspection Changing Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
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 belts.





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 radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to Inspection.
- Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leakage of engine coolant and A/T fluid.