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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Drain the Coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  5. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
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  6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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  7. Remove the air guard (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  8. Separate the condenser from the radiator and then pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from engine room.
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  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Fill the radiator with coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

    NOTE: The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.
  11. Start engine and check for leaks.
  12. Recheck the coolant level.
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