Radiator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL








1. Disconnect negative battery cable.





2. Drain engine coolant.





3. Remove fresh air duct.
4. Disconnect upper radiator hose.
5. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.
6. Disconnect condenser fan motor connector.
7. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.





8. Remove radiator brackets.





9. Disconnect Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) inlet and outlet pipe.
10. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
11. Lift radiator assembly from engine,e compartment.
12. Remove cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check for cracks, damage or water leakage.





2. Check for bent fins. If bent, repair with a fin comb or similar tool.
3. Check for damaged radiator inlet and outlet and hose connections.

INSTALLATION
1. Install cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.
2. Install radiator assembly into engine compartment.
3. Connect lower radiator hose.





4. Connect ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
5. Install radiator brackets.
6. Connect coolant reservoir hose.
7. Connect condenser fan motor connector.
8. Connect cooling fan motor connector.
9. Connect upper radiator hose.





10. Install fresh air duct.





11. Connect negative battery cable.





12. Fill engine coolant.
13. Start engine and check for leaks.