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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ".
  2. Remove undercover with power tool.
  3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ".
  5. Remove bracket mounting bolt for anchoring A/C piping from vehicle left side, so that A/C piping can be moved.
  6. Remove reservoir tank and bracket.
  7. Removal radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
  8. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "COOLING FAN ".
  9. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses. (A/T models)
    • Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
  10. Remove cover, and then two A/C condenser mounting bolts located in upper part of radiator.
    Fig 1: Removing A/C Condenser Mounting Bolts
    G02401100Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Rotate two radiator upper mount brackets 90 degrees in the direction as shown in the figure, and remove them.
    Fig 2: Rotating Radiator Upper Mount Brackets
    G02401101Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove radiator as follows:
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
    1. With lifting and pulling radiator in a rear direction, disassemble lower mount from radiator core support center.
      CAUTION: Because A/C condenser is onto the front-lower portion of radiator, moving to rear direction should be at minimum.
      Fig 3: Disassembling Lower Mount From Radiator Core Support Center
      G02401102Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting as 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 fix it with rope or similar means.
    Fig 4: Putting A/C Condenser On Radiator Core Support Center
    G02401103Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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