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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
  1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
  2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when the engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT "
  4. Remove reservoir tank and reservoir tank bracket.
  5. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator.
    • Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
  6. Removal radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
  7. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "COOLING FAN ".
  8. Rotate two radiator upper mount brackets 90 degrees in the direction shown in the figure, and remove them.
    Fig 1: Rotating Radiator Upper Mount Brackets
    G02358635Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Lift up and remove radiator.
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator
    G02358636Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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