Cooling System: Removal: Radiator

Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
Remove the ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) oil cooler hoses (C). (A/T)

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Oil Cooler Hoses
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Disconnect the fan motor connector (A, B).
- 2 Fan type
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fan Motor Connector
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- 2 Fan type
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fan Motor Connector
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Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt (A, B) and remove cooling fan.
- 2 Fan type
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Fan Mounting Bolt
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- 2 Fan type
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cooling Fan Mounting Bolt
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Remove the radiator upper bracket (A, B), then pull up the radiator.

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Upper Bracket
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Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Upper Bracket
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