Japan-produced Model
- Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
- Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
- Remove the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
- Raise the vehicle on the lift.
- Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (A), and remove the harness clip (B).
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
- Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B), then plug the hose and the line.
- Lower the vehicle on the lift.
- Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then remove the harness clips (C).
- Remove the radiator upper brackets (A), then remove the front bulkhead (B).
- Pull up the radiator, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (A), the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B), the radiator cap (C), the ETC sensor 2 (D), and the drain plug (E).
- Reassemble the radiator with new O-rings (F).
- Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (G) are set securely.
- Install the front bulkhead (A), then install the radiator upper brackets (B).
- Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
- Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then install the harness clips (C).
- Raise the vehicle on the lift.
- Install the lower radiator hose (A) and the ATF cooler hoses (B).
- Connect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).
- Install the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Lower the vehicle on the lift.
- Install the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
- Install the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT CHECK ).