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Section 14 (Cooling): Radiator: Removal

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  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  (See REMOVAL )
  10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  11. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  14. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  18. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect 2 reserve tank hoses, then remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Reserve Tank Hoses And Bolts
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  20. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT 
    1. Remove the engine room ECU outlet duct from the engine room ECU box
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Room ECU Outlet Duct
    G05750360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Disconnect the smog ventilation sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Smog Ventilation Sensor Connector
      G05750361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors
      Fig 4: Locating Horn Connectors
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    3. Separate the 5 clamps and the wire harness from the upper radiator support.
      Fig 5: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Clamps
      G05750363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate the 2 clamps and the wire harness from the upper radiator support.
      Fig 6: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Clamps
      G05750364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Separate the 3 clamps and the wire harness from the fan shroud.
      Fig 7: Identifying Fan Shroud Clamps
      G05750365Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan ECU connectors
      Fig 8: Locating Cooling Fan ECU Connectors
      G05750366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support
    Fig 9: Locating Upper Radiator Support Bolts
    G05750367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No 1 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
    Fig 10: Locating No 1 Radiator Hose
    G05750368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
    Fig 11: Locating No. 2 Radiator Hose
    G05750369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the radiator assembly
    2. Disconnect the 2 bolts and oil cooler pipe from the radiator assembly.
    Fig 12: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses
    G05750370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. SEPARATE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly
    Fig 13: Locating Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
    G05750371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle together with the cooling fan assembly
      NOTE: Make sure that the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly do not come into contact with each other.
      Fig 14: Removing Radiator Assembly
      G05750372Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Release the claw and lift the fan assembly from the radiator assembly.
    Fig 15: Locating Fan Assembly Bolts
    G05750373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
    Fig 16: Locating Radiator Support Cushions
    G05750374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
    Fig 17: Locating Lower Radiator Supports
    G05750375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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