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Cooling System (Mechanical): Radiator: Radiator: Disassembly

  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 
    1. SST 09230-01010
    1. Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in Fig 1 .
    2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as shown in 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 SST
    G00893323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. UNCAULK LOCK PLATES 

    Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.

    1. SST 09230-01010
    Fig 2: Uncaulking Lock Plates
    G00893324Courtesy 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: Tapping Radiator Bracket
    G00893325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. A/T: 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.
      Fig 4: Removing Cooler Pipes & Nuts
      G00893326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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