Cooling System: Removal: Radiator

Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the radiator grille upper cover (A).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Grille Upper Cover
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Remove under cover.
Remove the radiator support upper member assembly (A) for convenience sake.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Support Upper Member Assembly
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NOTE: The bottom side bolt (A) which can be seen after removing the under cover should be loosened for removal of the radiator support upper member assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Bottom Side Bolt
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Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses (A).

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Upper And Lower Hoses
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Disconnect transaxle oil cooler hoses (A). Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM .

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Oil Cooler Hoses
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Disconnect the radiator fan connectors (A).

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Fan Connectors
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Disconnect the pressure lines (A) from the radiator assembly (B).

Fig 7: Locating Pressure Lines And Radiator Assembly
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Separate the condenser (A) from the radiator assembly (B) by removing the bolts (C).

Fig 8: Locating Condenser, Radiator Assembly And Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Locating Condenser, Radiator Assembly And Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the radiator bracket.
Remove the radiator assembly.
Remove the radiator cooling fan (A).

Fig 10: Locating Radiator Cooling Fan
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