Section 14 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO)): 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 V-belt covers.

Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 2: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Lift up the vehicle.
Drain engine coolant. < Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Disconnect the ATF radiator hose from ATF pipe. (AT model)
NOTE: Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 4: Locating ATF Radiator Hose Clamps
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the reservoir tank. < Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Main Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Fig 6: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.

Fig 7: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.