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Cooling System (H6DO): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the under cover.
  6. Drain engine coolant completely.

    < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

  7. Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Hose
    G05018873
  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
    G05018879
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the hood stay holder.
    Fig 4: Locating Hood Stay Holder
    G05018880
  11. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  12. Disconnect the connector from radiator fan control unit.
    Fig 5: Locating Radiator Fan Control Unit Connector
    G05018881
  13. Remove the reservoir tank.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >

  14. Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Hose And Radiator Upper Brackets
    G05018882
  16. Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
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