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Cooling System: Radiator: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting The Radiator Fan Motor Connector
    G00973383Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Set the temperature control switch to the hot position.
    Fig 2: Setting The Temperature Control Switch To The Hot Position
    G00973384Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the radiator drain plug to drain coolant.
  4. Disconnect the upper and lower hose and overflow tube.
  5. For vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the automatic transmission.
    CAUTION: Plug the ends of the oil cooler hoses and the automatic transmission fittings to prevent transmission fluid from spilling out and foreign material from entering.
  6. Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the radiator and the fan motor together.
  8. Remove the fan motor from the radiator.