Radiator: Testing and Inspection

RADIATOR

Checking Radiator

Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
- When the radiator is cleaned on-vehicle, remove the surrounding parts in order to access the radiator core.
- Then tape the harness and electrical connectors to prevent water from entering.
1.Spray water to the back side of the radiator core using a side-to-side motion from the top down.
2.Stop spraying when debris no longer flows from radiator core.
3.Blow air into the back side of radiator core using a side-to-side motion from the top down.

- Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.81 in).
4.Continue to blow air until no water sprays out.
5.Check for coolant leaks. Repair as necessary.