Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
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.
Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove reservoir tank hose.
Removal radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "ENGINE COOLING FAN ".
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses. (A/T models)
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
Remove the upper mount bracket bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Mount Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Condenser Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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
  Courtesy 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: Lifting A/C Condenser Up And Removing Radiator
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.