Removal And Installation

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Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant and remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the cooling fan.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

Remove the radiator upper hose (A).

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Install the radiator hoses as displayed images.

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Remove the radiator lower hose (A).

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NOTE:

Install the radiator hoses as displayed images.

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Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")
Remove the radiator air guard (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the intercooler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "INTERCOOLER ")
Remove the radiator upper bracket bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:

7.8 - 11.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

[LH]

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[RH]

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Disconnect the condenser (A) from radiator.
[LH]

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[RH]

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Pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from engine room.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant.
(Refer to cooling system - "COOLANT ")
Run engine and check for leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.