Radiator: Service and Repair

RADIATOR
1. Drain the engine coolant.





2. Remove the battery terminals(A) and heat shield(B).





3. Remove the battery and battery tray.





4. Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).





5. Remove the Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) cooler hose(A).








6. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
7. Remove the radiator.





1) Remove the air duct(A) to allow for radiator removal.





2) Remove the reservoir tank (A) to allow clearance when removing the radiator.





3) Remove the radiator mounting bolts and remove the radiator from condenser.





8. Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up the radiator.
9. Remove the cooling fan from the radiator.

RADIATOR LEAKAGE TEST
1. Wait until engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.





2. Apply a pressure tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16 - 122.58 kpa (0.95 - 1.25 kg/cm2, 13.51 - 17.78 psi).
3. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure.
4. Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.

NOTE: Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil.

RADIATOR
1. Install the cooling fan onto the radiator.
2. Install the radiator onto the air conditioner condenser on the vehicle. The next installation procedures are in the reverse order of radiator removal.
3. Connect the fan motor connector.
4. Install the upper and lower radiator hoses, and ATF cooler hoses.
5. Fill with engine coolant.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.