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Cooling System: Removal: Radiator

  1. Drain the engine coolant.
  2. Remove the battery terminals (A) and heat shield (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Battery Terminals
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  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery & Battery Tray
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  4. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper & Lower Radiator Hose
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  5. Remove the ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) cooler hose (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose
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  6. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fan Motor Connector
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  7. Remove the radiator.
    1. Remove the air duct (A) to allow for radiator removal.
      Fig 6: Removing Air Duct
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    2. Remove the reservoir tank (A) to allow clearance when removing the radiator.
      Fig 7: Removing Reservoir Tank
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    3. Remove the radiator mounting bolts and remove the radiator from condenser.
      Fig 8: Removing Radiator From Condenser
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  8. Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up the radiator.
    Fig 9: Removing Radiator Upper Bracket
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  9. Remove the cooling fan from the radiator.