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Section 8 (Radiator): Disassembly

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  1. REMOVE PACKINGS. 
  2. REMOVE RADIATOR CAP. 
  3. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG. 
    1. Remove the drain plug.
    2. Remove the O-ring.
  4. REMOVE ECT SWITCH. 
    1. Remove the ECT switch.
    2. Remove the O-ring.
  5. ASSEMBLE SST (SST 09230-01010). 
    1. Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A. See Fig 1.
    2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt to dimension B. See Fig 1.
      1. Dimension B:  0.2-0.3 mm (0.008-0.012 in.)
      NOTE: If this adjustment is not done the claw may be damaged.
      Fig 1: Assembling Special Service Tool 09230-01010
      G03149746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. UNCAULK LOCK PLATES.  Using SST (SST 09230-01010) to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
    Fig 2: Uncaulking Radiator Lock Plates
    G03149747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE TANKS AND O-RINGS.  Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O-ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Radiator Tank
    G03149748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK. 
    1. Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe. Remove the 2 cooler pipes.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 plate washers.
    3. Remove the oil cooler and 2 O-rings.
      4. Fig 4: Locating Oil Cooler Pipes
      G03149749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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