Section 19 (Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Removal

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

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the collector cover.
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 engine coolant completely.
< Ref. to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Radiator Hose From Radiator
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from radiator.

Fig 3: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose From Radiator
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the hood stay holder.

Fig 4: Removing Hood Stay Holder
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Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector from radiator fan control unit.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Radiator Fan Control Unit
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Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.
Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Hose And Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.