Section 17 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): 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.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Reservoir Tank>REMOVAL .
Remove the clips from the grille bracket and front bumper to remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove the twelve clips.

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Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the bolts at the bottom of the condenser.

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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor.

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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.

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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

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Remove the bolts at the top of the condenser.

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Secure the condenser to the vehicle using ropes or other means.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser from dropping off and also damage to the air conditioner pipes.

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Remove the radiator from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion from the radiator lower bracket.

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