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Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG 
    1. Remove the drain plug.
    2. Remove the O-ring.
  2. ASSEMBLE SST 

    SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01030) 

    1. Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in the illustration.
    2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as shown in the illustration.

      Dimension B: 

      0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in.) 

    NOTE: If the stopper bolt is not adjusted, the claw may be damaged.
    Fig 1: Installing Claw To Overhaul Handle
    G05000237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE UNCAULK LOCK PLATE 
    1. Using SST to release the caulking, grip the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.

      SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01030) 

    Fig 2: Releasing Caulking
    G05000238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK UPPER AND TANK LOWER 
    1. Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator hose inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer and remove the tank.
    2. Remove the O-ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Radiator Tank Upper And Lower
    G04975284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the screw and cooler pipe.
    2. Remove the nut and plate washer.
    3. Remove the oil cooler.
    4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil cooler.
      Fig 4: Removing Oil Cooler Assembly O-Rings
      G05000240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002