Removal and Installation

RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the front bumper fascia and front bumper reinforcement. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove the radiator reservoir tank. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove horn (High/Low). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Remove the radiator core support ornament.
- Remove the radiator core support ornament mounting bolts and clips.
NOTE:





In the case that only radiator core support ornament is removed (front bumper is not removed), remove them according to the procedures shown below.
- To remove the mounting bolts on both sides of radiator core support ornament, first remove the mounting bolts of front bumper (shown by arrows in the figure) and pull up the bumper edge slightly to get working clearance.

CAUTION:
Never apply excessive force while pulling front bumper to prevent front bumper and front fender from being damaged.
- Hold both sides of radiator core support ornament, pull it upwards and slide it rearwards of the vehicle.





- Disconnect the harness clips and hood lock control cable clips on radiator core support.





5.Remove the front combination lamp. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
6.Remove the hood lock bracket assembly.
7.Remove the washer inlet and washer tank. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
8.Remove the ambient sensor. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
9.Remove the power steering fluid cooler. Refer to "Exploded View" Service and Repair.
10.Remove the air guide mounting clips and then remove air guide.
11.Disconnect the harness connector from refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
12.Disconnect harness clamp from radiator core support.
13.Remove the hood lock stay.
14.Remove the engine lower cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
15.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "Draining" Draining Engine Coolant.
16.Remove the radiator upper hose and lower hose on radiator & condenser assembly sides.
17.Remove the A/T fluid cooler hose on radiator & condenser assembly sides. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
18.Disconnect condenser pipe assembly at one touch joint. Refer to "CONDENSER PIPE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation" Condenser Pipe Assembly.
19.Remove the radiator core support assembly mounting bolts, and pull out radiator core support assembly toward the front of the vehicle.
20.Disconnect the cooling fan and crush zone sensor harness connector and clamp.
21.Remove the radiator core support assembly.
22.Remove the following parts after removing the radiator core support assembly.
- Headlamp bracket.
- Cooling fan. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
- Radiator & condenser assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
- Crush zone sensor. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
After installation, refill the following.
- Power stealing fluid. Refer to "Inspection" Service and Repair.
- A/T fluid. Refer to "Changing" Changing.
- Engine coolant. Refer to"Refilling" Refilling Engine Coolant.