Section 5 (Engine Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Removal

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CAUTION: The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cool down before working on the radiator.

Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Drain engine coolant completely. Refer to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect the integrated connector of radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Main Fan And Fan Motor Connector
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Disconnect the radiator lower hose from the radiator lower.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Lower Hose
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove ten clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Grille Bracket And Mounting Clips
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Remove the radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor. Refer to , REMOVAL . Refer to , REMOVAL .
Disconnect the ATF hoses A and B from the radiator.
NOTE: Plug the ATF hoses A and B to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 5: Identifying Radiator And ATF Hoses
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion.