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Radiator ASSY: Replacement

  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2 
  5. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See  STARTER  ) 
  6. REMOVE BATTERY 
  7. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See  STARTER  ) 
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  STARTER  ) 
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See  STARTER  ) 
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 (See  STARTER  ) 
  12. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
  13. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
  14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
  15. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped in tape, remove the protector.
      NOTE: Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, therefore it is necessary to use a new protector when installing.
      Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock
      G00915141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the hood switch connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, then separate the hood lock.
      Fig 2: Identifying 3 Bolt
      G00915142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER 
    1. Disconnect the horn connectors.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, then remove the radiator support upper.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
      G00915143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness connectors.
    2. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
      Fig 4: Identifying Wire Harness Connectors
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  20. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator.
  21. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support lowers from the radiator.
  22. REMOVE FAN SHROUD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the temperature detect switch connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the fan shroud with motor.
      Fig 5: Removing Fan Shroud With Motor
      G00915145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE TEMPERATURE DETECT SWITCH 
  24. REPLACE RADIATOR ASSY 
  25. INSTALL FAN SHROUD SUB-ASSY 

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

  26. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER 

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

  27. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSY 

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  28. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 (See  STARTER  ) 
  29. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See  STARTER  ) 
  30. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  STARTER  ) 
  31. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See  STARTER  ) 
  32. CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  33. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  34. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   )