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Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove engine undercover.
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
  3. Remove air duct (inlet) and radiator cover grills. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ".
  4. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses.
    • Install plug to avoid leakage of CVT fluid.
  5. Remove reservoir tank and bracket.
  6. Disconnect radiator hoses (upper and lower).
  7. Remove battery and battery tray, and move fuse and fusible link block aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
  9. Remove radiator upper clips by pulling the tabs outside to release the lock.

    Do not pull the tabs outside excessively to prevent it from damaging. 

  10. Remove mounting rubbers from mounting pins on radiator.
    Fig 1: Removing Mounting Rubbers From Mounting Pins
    G00780504Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Lift up and remove radiator.
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.