Section 71 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE
1. Separate the radiator reserve tank hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Radiator Reserve Tank Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
1. Separate the radiator hose inlet from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Radiator Hose Inlet
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
1. Separate the radiator hose outlet from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Radiator Hose Outlet
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
1. Separate the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
1. Separate the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER
1. Disconnect the horn connectors.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and nut, and separate the hood lock assembly from the radiator support upper.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Hood Lock Nut Cap
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Remove the clamp and separate the hood lock control cable from the radiator support upper.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support upper.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Radiator Support Upper With Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
1. Remove the 3 clamps and connector.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Clamps And Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Release the 3 snap fits and lift the fan assembly with motor from the radiator.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Fan Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Radiator Assembly With Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the radiator assembly from the body.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Radiator Assembly From Body
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION
1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Radiator Support Cushions
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER
1. Remove the 2 radiator support lowers from the radiator assembly.