Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.

Remove engine room cover. Refer to "ENGINE ROOM COVER ".
Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ".
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
CAUTION: Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.
Remove the lower radiator shroud.
- Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.
Fig 1: Removing Lower Radiator Shroud
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Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Shroud
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Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.
NOTE: Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying A/C Condenser Bolts
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Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.

Fig 4: Identifying A/T Oil Cooler Bolts
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Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.

Fig 5: Removing Radiator
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