Removal And Installation

Disconnect the negative battery "-" terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

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NOTE: When installing radiator hoses, install as shown in illustrations.

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Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) beside the wiring harness.

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Remove the air intake shield (A).

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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose.
(Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
Remove the upper air guard (A) and radiator over flow hose (B).

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Remove the horn.
(Refer to "HORN ")
Remove the side air guard (A).
Tightening Torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

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Loosen the cooling fan mounting bolts and then disconnect the cooling fan assembly (A) from radiator.

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Remove the radiator upper bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 Kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

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Separate the A/C condenser (A) from the radiator assembly (B).

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Pull the radiator up and then remove the radiator from the vehicle.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
Start the engine and check for leaks.
NOTE:
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
  - Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
  - Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed.
    This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  - Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.