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Cooling System: Radiator: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
  3. Loosen the radiator lower hose to drain the coolant.
  4. Disconnect the upper and lower hoses and overflow tube after marking the radiator hose and the hose clamp the ease reassembly.
  5. For vehicles with automatic transaxles, disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the automatic transaxle.
    CAUTION: Cover or plug the hose and inlets of the radiator so that dust and other foreign material etc. can not enter after the hose is disconnected from the radiator.
  6. Remove the head lamp.

    For additional information refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTS .

  7. Remove the front bumper.

    For additional information refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS .

  8. Remove the radiator fan motor from the radiator.