Radiator Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

• Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
• Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
• When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove ft.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
3. Remove the charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the dipstick pipe. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Remove the cooling fan component. (See FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Remove the under cover.
8. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator.
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
10. Install in the reverse order of the removal.
11. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .)
13. Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION ).

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Components [L3 With TC]

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