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Cooling System (Mechanical): Radiator: Removal

NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
  • Start the engine, and check for coolant and A/T fluid leaks.
  • Check the A/T fluid level (see CHECKING FLUID LEVELS in appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article).
  1. Drain engine coolant. 
  2. Remove radiator support upper seal. 
  3. Disconnect relay block (for daytime running light system) from battery hold-down clamp. 
  4. Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator. 
  5. Disconnect lower radiator hose from water inlet pipe. 
  6. Disconnect A/T oil cooler hoses from oil cooler pipes. 
  7. Disconnect No. 1 and No. 2 cooling fan connectors 
  8. Disconnect No. 1 ECT switch wire connector. 
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Upper Supports
    G03138797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Remove radiator and cooling fans assembly. 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper supports.
      1. Torque:  12.8 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
    2. Lift out the radiator, and remove the radiator and cooling fans assembly.
    3. Remove the 2 lower supports.
    Fig 2: Removing A/T Oil Cooler Hoses & Lower Radiator Hose
    G03138798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Remove A/T oil cooler hoses from radiator. 
  11. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator. 
  12. Remove No. 1 ECT switch. 
    Fig 3: Removing No. 1 ECT Switch
    G03138799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. Remove No. 1 cooling fan from radiator.  Remove the 2 bolts and cooling fan.
    1. Torque:  5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in. lbf)
  14. Remove No. 2 cooling fan from radiator.  Remove the 3 bolts and cooling fan.
    1. Torque:  5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in. lbf)
    Fig 4: Removing Cooling Fans From Radiator
    G03138800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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