Removal And Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Disconnect the cooling fan control module connector (A).

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Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) from the radiator.

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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A) from the radiator.

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Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the RH headlamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "HEADLAMPS ")
Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose (A).

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Disconnect the hood latch release handle cable (A).

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Disconnect the hood switch connector (A).

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Remove the radiator support upper member assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the front impact sensor (FIS) connector (A).
[LH]

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[RH]

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Separate the hybrid starter generator (HSG) water pipe (A).
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft)

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Separate inverter radiator (A) from the radiator.
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the RH air guard (A).

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Separate the condenser from the radiator (A) and then pull the radiator (A) upward to remove it from engine room.

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Remove the LH air guard (A).

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Remove the cooling fan assembly (A) from the radiator (B).
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.