Section 9 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cools down before working on the radiator.

Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
Disconnect the connectors of main fan motor connector (A) and sub fan motor connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 4: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water tank pipe.

Fig 5: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove ten clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 7: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Lift the radiator up and remove the radiator from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion Mounting Bolts
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