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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ."
    CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
  2. Remove fresh air duct. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
  4. Remove the CVT fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.
    • Plug hoses to avoid leakage of CVT fluid.
  5. Disconnect the reservoir tank hose.
  6. Remove the radiator upper clips by pulling the tabs outside to release the lock, as shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Upper Clips
    G04905008Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not pull lock tabs excessively.
  7. Remove cooling fan assembly to radiator bolts.
  8. Remove the radiator assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.
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