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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
  2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID - A/T ".
  3. Remove fresh air duct. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - FRESH AIR DUCT ".
  4. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
  5. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler hoses.
    NOTE: Plug hoses to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
  6. Disconnect the engine coolant reservoir tank hose.
  7. Remove the radiator upper clips by pulling the tabs outside to release the lock, as shown.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not pull lock tabs excessively.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Upper Clips
    G02447085Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Disconnect fan electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the radiator fan assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
  10. If necessary, remove the radiator fan assembly from the radiator. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF RADIATOR FAN ".
  11. If necessary, remove the mounting rubber from the radiator.