Section 180 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Removal

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WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until the engine cools down before working on the radiator.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant completely. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan rotor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Rotor & Sub Fan Motor (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Rotor & Sub Fan Motor (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from ATF pipe. (AT model) Plug the openings in the hose and radiator with caps in order to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose From ATF Pipe
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct.

Fig 6: Removing Air Intake Duct
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Remove the V-belt covers.
Disconnect the overflow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to RESERVOIR TANK .
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) and water tank hose (B) from radiator.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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Fig 8: Disconnecting Water Tank Hose From Radiator
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 9: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift-up the radiator, and then remove it from vehicle.