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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to , "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
    CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
  2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to , "CHANGING A/T FLUID ".
  3. Remove fresh air duct. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
  5. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler hoses.
    NOTE: Plug hoses to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
  6. Disconnect the engine coolant reservoir tank hose.
  7. Remove the radiator upper clips by pulling the tabs outside to release the lock, as shown.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not pull lock tabs excessively.
  8. Disconnect fan electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the radiator fan assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Upper Clips
    G04196304Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. If necessary, remove the radiator fan assembly from the radiator.

    Refer to , "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF RADIATOR FAN ".

  11. If necessary, remove the mounting rubber from the radiator.
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