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Non-Turbo Model

WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  3. Lift-up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.
  5. Drain engine coolant completely. <Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, ENGINE COOLANT.>
  6. Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Main Fan And Sub Fan Motor
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  7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose And Clip
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  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes. (AT model) Apply the cap to prevent ATF leaks.
    Fig 4: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose From ATF Pipe
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  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the W.
  11. Remove the reservoir tank.
    Fig 5: Identifying Reservoir Tank Reservoir Tank
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  12. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from radiator.
    Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
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  13. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets
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  14. Detach the power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.
    Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Hose Clip On Radiator
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  15. Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
  16. Remove the radiator under cover. (AT model)
Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Under Cover Bolts
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