Radiator: Service and Repair

RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]

WARNING:
- Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
- Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
- When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Remove the air hose, air cleaner and fresh air duct component. Service and Repair

5. Remove the coolant reserve tank. Service and Repair

6. Remove the cooling fan component. Service and Repair

7. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator. Removal and Replacement

8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9. Install in the reverse order of the removal.

10. Refill the engine coolant. Service and Repair

11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection

12. Inspect the ATF level. Testing and Inspection









Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

1. Remove the front bumper fitting screw and fasteners as shown in the figure to remove the upper mount rubber bracket.






CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the upper mount rubber bracket tab, do not apply excessive force.

NOTE:
- The upper mount rubber bracket can be easily removed by pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab using one hand and pressing the notch area downward using the other hand.

2. While pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab lightly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, press the upper mount rubber bracket toward the vehicle front.






3. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket.

Radiator Removal Note

1. Remove the radiator from above the engine compartment.