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Radiator Assembly: Replacement

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  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT BREATHER HOSE 
  3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
  4. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
  5. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE NO. 2 
  6. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE NO. 3 
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 air cleaner inlets.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Inlet Assy
      G02893293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER 
    1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
    2. Remove the hood lock release lever cover.
      Fig 2: Removing Hood Lock Release Lever Cover
      G02893294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt shown.
    4. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator support upper.
      Fig 3: Removing Hood Lock Release Lever Center Bolt
      G02893295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECT switch No. 1 connector.
    3. Remove the radiator from the body.
  10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER 
  11. REMOVE FAN ASSY W/MOTOR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and fan w/ motor from the radiator.
  12. INSTALL FAN ASSY W/MOTOR 
    1. Install the fan w/ motor to the radiator with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  13. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSY 
    1. Install the radiator to the body.
    2. Connect the ECT switch No. 1 connector.
    3. Connect the fan motor connector.
  14. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER 
    1. Install the radiator support upper with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 14 N.m (142 kgf.cm,10 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 horn connectors.
  15. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY 
    1. Install the 2 air cleaner inlets with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Installing Air Cleaner Inlet Assy
      G02893296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  17. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  18. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )