Section 8 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO)): 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 cool down before working on the radiator.

Remove the V-belt covers.

Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Covers
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Remove the air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the clip, and remove the bracket - grille.

Fig 2: Removing Bracket - Grille
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Disconnect the CVTF cooler hoses from the CVTF pipes. (CVT model)
NOTE: Plug the CVT pipe to prevent CVTF from leaking.

Fig 5: Disconnecting CVTF Cooler Hoses From CVTF Pipes
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Main Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Fig 7: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose From Water Pipe Assembly
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 9: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.