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Cooling System (Mechanical): Cooling: Radiator: Removal

  1. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  5. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
    1. Disconnect the radiator hose inlet from the No. 2 radiator assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Radiator Hose Inlet
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  6. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
    1. Disconnect the radiator hose outlet from the No. 2 radiator assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Radiator Hose Outlet
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  7. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Detach the claws and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the cap.
      Fig 3: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable Screws
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    4. Remove the 2 bolts and nut, and separate the hood lock.
      Fig 4: Locating Hood Lock Nuts And Bolts
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  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the suction tube bracket.
    2. Disconnect the horn connectors.
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and the radiator support upper.
      Fig 5: Locating Suction Tube Bracket
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  9. REMOVE FAN SHROUD 
    1. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose.
    2. Disconnect the cooling fan ECU connectors.
      Fig 6: Locating Cooling Fan ECU Connectors
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts and the fan shroud.
      Fig 7: Locating Fan Shroud Bolts
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  10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator supports.
      Fig 8: Locating Radiator Support Cushions
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  11. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support LH.
      Fig 9: Locating Radiator Support LH With Bolts
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  12. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support RH.
      Fig 10: Locating Radiator Support RH With Bolts
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  13. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, and remove the radiator from the radiator support lowers.
      Fig 11: Locating Radiator Support Lowers Bolts (LH)
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      Fig 12: Locating Radiator Support Lowers Bolts (RH)
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    2. Lift the radiator, then remove it.
      NOTE: Do not allow the cooler condenser and radiator to come into contact with each other.
      Fig 13: Lifting Radiator
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