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Radiator Removal Note

CAUTION:
  • Always use two people when removing/installing the radiator, with one person supporting the radiator. Otherwise, the radiator could fall off and be damaged.
  1. Remove the bolts shown in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator And Bolts
    G11274265Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the radiator, the condenser bracket is caught on the urethane which damages the urethane. Always install new urethane after removing the radiator. (See RADIATOR INSTALLATION NOTE ).
    Fig 2: Removing Urethane
    G11274266Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the radiator.
  3. If the radiator is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
    1. Completely remove the urethane.
    2. Clean the urethane installation surface.