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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  3. Remove air duct and resonator assembly and air cleaner case upper. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove reservoir tank hose from the radiator.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  6. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  7. Remove engine cooling fan (Motor driven type). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (MOTOR DRIVEN TYPE) ".
  8. Remove front grille. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Mount Bracket Bolts
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  10. Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating A/C Condenser Bolts
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  11. Remove radiator as follows:
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
    1. Lift and pull radiator rearward to disengage mounting rubber (lower) from radiator core support center.
      CAUTION: Because A/C condenser is attached to the front-lower portion of radiator, moving it in the rear direction should be at a minimum.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator And A/C Condenser Positions
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    2. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting at front-bottom surface.
      CAUTION: Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load to A/C piping.
    3. After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core support center to prevent a load to A/C piping, and temporarily secure it with a suitable device.
      Fig 4: Lifting A/C Condenser
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