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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Upper Radiator Retaining Bracket And Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Remove the main and the auxiliary cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  4. Remove the upper radiator retaining bolt.
  5. Remove the upper radiator retaining bracket.
  6. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp.
  7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Lower Radiator Hose
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  8. Remove the hose clamp from the surge tank hose at the radiator.
  9. Disconnect the surge tank hose from the radiator.
  10. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp.
  11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
  12. Disconnect the transaxle cooler pipes from the lower radiator tank, if equipped.
  13. Remove the bolt and the transaxle pipe support clamp from the radiator.
    14. IMPORTANT: The radiator still contains a substantial amount of coolant. Drain the remainder of the coolant from the radiator into a drain pan.
  14. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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