Removal and Installation

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Remove the cooling fan.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")
Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Upper Hose
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Fig 2: Locating Radiator Lower Hose
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Remove the radiator upper bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.8 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Upper Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the return hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating Return Hose
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Remove the air guard (A) and intercooler air guard (B).

Fig 5: Locating Air Guard And Intercooler Air Guard
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Loosen the radiator mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Mounting Bolts
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Pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from engine room.

Fig 7: Locating Radiator
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
  - Start engine and let it run until it warms up (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times).
  - Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  - Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.