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Section 10 (Cooling): Radiator: Removal

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  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Remove the 4 clips and duct seal.
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  11. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)  (See REPLACEMENT )
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Remove the radiator hose
      Fig 1: Locating No. 1 Radiator Hose Clamps
      G05773381Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Remove the radiator hose
    2. Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Radiator Hose Clamps
      G05773382Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT INLET OIL COOLER HOSE 
  23. DISCONNECT OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE 
  24. REMOVE OUTLET ENGINE ROOM ECU DUCT  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors
    2. Detach the 5 clamps and disconnect the wire harness
      Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Connectors
      G05773383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the ECU connector
      Fig 4: Locating ECU Connector
      G05773384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and sensor.
      Fig 5: Locating Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Bolts
      G05773385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Fig 6: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable Cover Screws
      G05773386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the claw and remove the cover.
  28. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 2 clamps
      Fig 7: Locating Upper Radiator Support Sub-Assembly Clamps
      G05773387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the 5 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 8: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
      G05773388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper support.
      Fig 9: Locating Upper Support Bolts
      G05773389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. DISCONNECT NO. 7 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the cooling hose.

      HINT

      Prepare a container to collect the coolant as coolant may spill out.

      Fig 10: Locating No. 7 Inverter Cooling Hose
      G05773390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the cooling hose.

      HINT

      Prepare a container to collect the coolant as coolant may spill out

      Fig 11: Locating No. 2 Inverter Cooling Hose
      G05773391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  33. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A  (See REMOVAL )
  34. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the radiator from the crossmember.
      NOTE: Do not damage the core of the A/C condenser with HV radiator.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the radiator from the A/C condenser with HV radiator.
      Fig 12: Locating Radiator Assembly Bolts
      G05773392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH FAN AND MOTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Fig 13: Locating Fan Shroud With Fan And Motor Bolts And Claw
      G05773356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the claw and remove the fan shroud with fan and motor
  36. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 cushions.
  37. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the 2 supports.