Section 372 (Radiator): Disassembly

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REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
1. Remove the drain plug.
2. Remove the O-ring.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Claw To Overhaul Handle
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DENSO Made:
1. ASSEMBLE SST
2. SST 09230-01010
1. Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part "A" as shown in the diagram.
2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolts so that dimension "B" shown in the diagram is 0.2 - 0.3 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.).
NOTE: If this adjustment is not done the claw may be damaged.
DENSO Made:
1. UN-CHAULK LOCK PLATES
Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolts.
1. SST 09230-01010
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Lock Plates Caulking
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DENSO Made:
1. REMOVE TANKS AND O-RINGS
Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O-ring.

Fig 3: Tapping Bracket Of Radiator
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AT (DENSO Made):
1. REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK
1. Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 plate washers.
3. Remove the oil cooler and 2 O-rings.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cooler Pipe
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