Section 8 (Engine Cooling System (3.0L)): Radiator: Removal

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Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.

Fig 2: Removing Under Cover
Drain engine coolant completely. See DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.

Fig 3: Draining Engine Coolant Completely
Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Main Fan & Sub Fan Motor Connectors
Disconnect radiator outlet hose from radiator.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose
Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator.

Fig 6: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses
Lower the vehicle.
Remove air intake duct.

Fig 7: Removing Air Intake Duct
Disconnect over flow hose.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Over Flow Hose
Remove reservoir tank.

Fig 9: Removing Reservoir Tank
Disconnect radiator inlet hoses from radiator.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hoses
Remove radiator upper brackets.

Fig 11: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
Detach power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.

Fig 12: Detaching Power Steering Hose From Clip
While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift radiator up and away from vehicle.

Fig 13: Removing Radiator