Removal and Installation

RADIATOR

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


WARNING:
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from engine cooling system. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
1.Remove the following parts:
- Engine under cover with power tool.
- Engine cover: Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Air cleaner case (RH and LH): Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Radiator core support ornament, hood lock stay: Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Horn: Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Hood lock: Refer to "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Exploded View" Exploded View.
2.Remove condenser pipe assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "Draining" Draining Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
4.Remove reservoir tank. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
5.Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator. (A/T models)
6.Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.
7.Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch radiator & condenser assembly core when removing.





8.Rotate two radiator upper mount brackets 90 degrees in direction as shown in the figure, and remove them.





9.Remove radiator & condenser assembly as follows:

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage radiator & condenser assembly core.





a.Lift up and pull the radiator & condenser assembly (1) forward, and then remove the mounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radiator core support (2).










b.Remove radiator & condenser assembly (1) from front of radiator core support (2).






INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Replace water hose clamp if it is removed.
- Use genuine mounting bolts for the cooling fan assembly and strictly observe the tightening torque.
(Breakage prevention for radiator)
NOTE:
- Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the stopper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper).










- For the orientation of the hose clamp pawl, refer to the figure.




















- The angle (b) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified line (A) must be within �
30� as shown in the figure.





- To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the end of the paint mark (2) on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is within the reference value.