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Section 584 (Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

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  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  3. REMOVE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  9. DISCONNECT RADIATOR INLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  10. DISCONNECT RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  11. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  13. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Reserve Tank Hose
      G05268389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Water By-Pass Hose
      G05268390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, 2 snap fits and the hood lock control cable cover.
      Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Snap Fits & Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      G05268391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 4: Identifying Hood Lock Assembly
    G05268392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cap.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and nut, and separate the hood lock assembly from the radiator support upper.
      Fig 5: Identifying Hood, Bolt & Nut
      G05268393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the hood lock control cable from the hood lock assembly.
  17. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER 
    1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
      Fig 6: Identifying Horn Connectors
      G05268394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 3 clamps and connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Clamps & Connector
      G05268395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Radiator Support Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05268396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FAN SHROUD 
    1. Disconnect the clamp and fan motor connector.
      Fig 9: Identifying Clamp & Fan Motor Connector
      G05268397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and fan shroud.
      Fig 10: Identifying Fan Shroud Bolts
      G05268398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the No. 1 radiator support.
      Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Support Cushions
      G05268399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 radiator support.
      Fig 12: Identifying No. 1 Radiator Support & Bolts
      G05268400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Condenser Assembly To Radiator Assembly & Bolts
      G05268401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the bracket from the body.
      Fig 14: Identifying Bracket Bolts
      G05268402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the radiator assembly from the body.
      Fig 15: Identifying Radiator Assembly
      G05268403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support lowers from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 16: Identifying Radiator Support Lowers
      G05268404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 radiator support from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 17: Identifying No. 2 Radiator Support Bolts
      G05268405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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