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 engine cover. Exploded View.
3.Remove engine under cover.
4.Remove radiator hose (upper and lower).
5.Remove front bumper. Exploded View.
6.Remove radiator core support upper. With Intelligent Key System (With Intelligent Key)
or Without Intelligent Key System (Without Intelligent Key).
7.Disconnect cooling fan harness connector.
8.Remove reservoir tank.
9.Remove cooling fan assembly.

CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch the radiator core.
10.Remove condenser from radiator and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope.





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

CAUTION:
Never 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 ±
15� 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)