Section 8 (Engine Cooling System (1GR-FE)): Radiator: Removal

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (see REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
1. Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
2. Remove the fan and generator V-belt (See REMOVAL ).
3. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator tank upper.
4. Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
5. Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts
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6. Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and side deflector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Side Deflector RH Clips
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REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
1. Remove the wire harness clamp.
2. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and side deflector.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Side Deflector LH Clips
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REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Radiator Bolts
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