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Cooling System (Mechanical): Radiator: Removal

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 

    Remove the 4 screws, 2 Clips and radiator grille.

    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Grille
    G02854300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT END PANEL 

    Remove the 4 screws and front end panel.

    Fig 2: Removing Front End Panel
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  4. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the hood lock.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Hood Lock
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    2. Disconnect the wire from the clamp.
  5. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE 
  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 

    Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.

    Fig 4: Removing Radiator Supports
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  7. REMOVE LH ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR 
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 COOLING FANS (See page  ELECTRIC COOLING FANS  ) 
  10. A/T: 
    1. DISCONNECT OIL 2 HOSES 

    Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the radiator.

  11. DISCONNECT ECT SWITCH CONNECTOR 
  12. DISCONNECT LOWER RADIATOR HOSE 
  13. REMOVE RADIATOR 
  14. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORTS FROM RADIATOR