Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air duct (A).

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the Coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - " COOLANT ")
Remove the cooling fan assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - " COOLING FAN ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

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Remover the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - " FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the hood lower latch assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - " HOOD LATCH ")
Remove the air duct extension (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 35.4 - 53.1 lb.in)

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Remove the air guide (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 35.4 - 53.1 lb.in)

[RH]

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[LH]

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Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

[RH]

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[LH]

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - " COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.