Engine Cooling System (H4SO): Radiator: Removal

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

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
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Disconnect the CVTF cooler hoses from CVTF pipes. (CVT model)
NOTE: Plug the CVTF pipe to prevent CVTF from leaking.

Fig 3: Locating CVTF Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to , REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connectors of main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Main Fan Motor
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Fig 5: Identifying Sub Fan Motor
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hoses from the engine.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Inlet Hoses
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Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove ten clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 7: Locating Grille Bracket Mounting Clips
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Mounting Bolts
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.

Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Lower Cushion (View 1 Of 2)
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