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Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  3. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe (front). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (FRONT) .
  5. Remove the radiator fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>RADIATOR FAN AND FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  6. Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
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  7. Remove the bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL>BUMPER FACE .
  8. Remove the bracket grille front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL>BUMPER BRACKET .
  9. Remove the radiator upper bracket.
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  10. Disconnect the condenser assembly and the radiator.
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  11. Remove the pipe evaporator cooling from the clip.
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  12. Disengage the claws, and separate the radiator and the condenser assembly a part.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the condenser assembly and radiator fins.
    • If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.
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  13. Remove the radiator, and secure the condenser assembly to the vehicle using ropes, etc.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser assembly from dropping off, and also the pipe evaporator cooling from being damaged.
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  14. Remove the radiator upper gasket and radiator lower gasket.
    NOTE: This procedure is required only when the radiator upper gasket and radiator lower gasket are to be replaced.
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