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# RADIATOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

1. Remove the 4 bolts and cover.

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

NOTICE:

  Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

1. Drain the coolant by removing the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.

1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and the radiator drain cock plug.

   HINT:
     Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

1. Remove the 2 screws.

1. Pull the radiator grille in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 5 claws and remove the radiator grille.

5. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

1. Detach the claw and remove the deflector.

6. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

1. Detach the claw and remove the deflector.

7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET

8. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET

9. REMOVE FAN SHROUD

1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil reservoir.

1. Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses from the tank upper and lower.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir.

1. Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

1. Remove the drive belt (Click here).

1. Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

1. Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.

   NOTICE:
     Be careful not to damage the radiator core.

1. Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.

10. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.