Cooling (3GR-FSE): Radiator: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 nuts and cover.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
- Remove the bolt and inlet.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
- Disconnect the hose from the water inlet with thermostat and radiator tank upper.
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
- Disconnect the hose from the water inlet and radiator tank lower.
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the harness from the cooling fan ECU.
- Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.
NOTE: Do not allow the cooler condenser and radiator to come into contact with each other.
- Detach the 3 claws and remove the fan.
- Remove the 2 radiator support cushions and 2 radiator lower supports from the radiator.