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Section 8 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT   ) 
  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the radiator hose.
  5. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the radiator hose.
  6. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the tube from the radiator.
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the tube from the radiator.
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the clamp on the wire from the radiator.
    2. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, reservoir and grommet.
  9. REMOVE FAN SHROUD 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 2 clamps on the A/C discharge tube from the 2 wire harness brackets.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the 2 wire harness brackets from the radiator.
    3. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler tubes from the clamp on the fan shroud.
    4. Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Tubes From Clamp On Fan Shroud
      G04436251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the fan pulley mounting nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
    6. Remove the drive belt (see REMOVAL ).
    7. Remove the 3 bolts holding the fan shroud to the radiator.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts Holding Fan Shroud To Radiator
      G04436252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the 4 fan pulley mounting nuts.
    9. Pull out the fan with fluid coupling, fan pulley and fan shroud.
      Fig 3: Pulling Out Fan With Fluid Coupling, Fan Pulley And Fan Shroud
      G04436253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Lift out the radiator.
    4. Fig 4: Removing Radiator Assembly
      G04436254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002