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Removal And Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  5. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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  6. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A)
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  7. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")

  8. Remove the air guard (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib-ft)

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  9. Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    [RH] 

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    [LH] 

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  10. Separate the A/C condenser from the radiator and Remove the radiator (A) from the vehicle.
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  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  12. Fill with engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

    NOTE:
    • The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.
  13. Start engine and check for leaks.