Radiator: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

CO-14 Component:

WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine Coolant from radiator.

CAUTION:
^ Perform this step when engine is cold.
^ Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.

2. Remove air duct (inlet).
3. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motors, and move harness to aside.
5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
6. Remove radiator upper mounts.
7. Move radiator assembly to the rearward direction of vehicle, and then lift it upward to remove.

CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and radiator core when removing.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and radiator core when removing.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "Inspection". System Inspection
^ Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and CVT fluid if equipped.