Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.

Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
CAUTION: Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.
Remove the lower radiator shroud.
- Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Radiator Shroud

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Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Shroud Upper
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Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.
NOTE: Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Condenser Bolts And Brackets
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Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.

Fig 4: Removing A/T Oil Cooler Bolts And Oil Cooler From Radiator
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Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.

Fig 5: Removing Radiator
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