Removal and Installation

RADIATOR

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


WARNING:
- Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from engine cooling system.
- Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn it all the way.
1.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Draining Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2.Remove air duct (inlet) and resonator assembly. Exploded View.
3.Remove reservoir tank as follows:
a.Disconnect reservoir tank hose.





b.Release the tab (A) in the direction shown by the arrow (black arrow).
c.Lift up and remove the reservoir tank with tab released.
4.Remove radiator hose (upper and lower).
5.Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6.Remove cooling fan assembly.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
7.Remove the following parts.
- Front grille assembly: Exploded View.
- Front bumper fascia assembly: Exploded View.
- Front combination lamp assembly (RH and LH): Exploded View.
8.Remove radiator core support (upper). With Intelligent Key System (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM) or Without Intelligent Key System (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM).





9.Pull up and remove the radiator assembly (1).






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

INSTALLATION


CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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.
Dimension "A"3 mm (0.12 in)