Repair procedures

Inspection

Radiator Cap Testing
1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.




2. Apply a pressure of 93.16 - 122.58 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm2, 13.51 - 17.78 psi).
3. Check for a drop in pressure.
4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.

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 (A).




2. Apply a pressure tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16 - 122.58 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/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.

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminals.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the front bumper.
4. Disconnect the over flow hose (A) from the filler neck.




5. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A)




6. Remove the under cover.
7. Loosen the drain plug (A) and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster.




8. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).




9. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).




10. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) (A/T only).




11. Remove the horn (A), the intake shield cover (B) and the air guard (C).




12. Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8N.m (0.8 - 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7lb-ft)

13. Remove the hood latch (B).




14. Separate the condenser from the radiator and then remove the radiator assembly (A).




15. Remove the cooling fan (B) from the radiator (A).




16. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
17. Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.

NOTE:
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
- Start engine and let it run until it warms up (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times).
- Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
- Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.