Replacement, With Manual Transaxle

WARNING:
SCALDING HOT COOLANT, WATER OR STEAM
NEVER remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to the cooling system or engine. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the radiator, use extreme care when removing the radiator cap from a hot radiator. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap and turn it slowly to the first stop. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are certain all the pressure has been released, press down on the radiator cap (with a cloth), turn, and remove.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to Powertrain Management.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector.





4. Disconnect the upstream heated oxygen sensor (H02S)(9F472) electrical connector.




5. Remove the three fan shroud bolts and remove the fan motor, blade and shroud assembly.


NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the radiator. The new manufacturing process does not allow for use of epoxy or recrimp.

6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the five LH splash shield bolts and the LH splash shield.
8. Drain the radiator.
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
12. Remove the radiator cap.
13. Disconnect the radiator overflow hose.





14. Remove the four radiator support bracket bolts and remove the radiator.

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Tighten battery cable clamp to 7-10 Nm (62-88 inch lbs.).
^ Fill the radiator with the specified coolant mixture.
^ Recheck for coolant leaks.