Section 9 (Cooling (2GR-FSE)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) (See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Support Opening Cover
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REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
1. Remove the 3 screws, clamp and the hood lock control cable cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Clamp And Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
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DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Connector
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2. Remove the hood lock nut cap and the hood lock nut.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the hood lock assembly from the radiator support upper.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts, And Separating Hood Lock Assembly
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  NOTE: Do not forcibly bend the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
1. Separate the 4 wire harness clamps and the 3 connectors.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps And Connectors
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2. Separate the clamp and the cooling fan motor connector.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Clamp And Cooling Fan Motor Connector
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3. Separate the clamp and the No.2 cooling fan motor connector.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Clamp And No 2 Cooling Fan Motor Connector
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4. Separate the 6 clamps and the No.2 engine room wire.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying No 2 Engine Room Wire Clamps
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5. Remove the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Bolts
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REMOVE RADIATOR INLET HOSE
1. Remove the 2 clips and the radiator inlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Clips And Radiator Inlet Hose
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REMOVE RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE
1. Remove the 2 clamps and the radiator outlet hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Clamps And Radiator Outlet Hose
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SEPARATE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts, separate the cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
1. Remove the engine room ECU outlet duct from the engine room ECU box.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Engine Room ECU Outlet Duct
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REMOVE RESERVE TANK CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the reserve tank cap sub-assembly from the reserve tank.
  
  Fig 14: Separating Reserve Tank Cap Sub-Assembly From Reserve Tank
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REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle together with the cooling fan assembly.
  NOTE: Make sure that the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly do not come into contact with each other.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Radiator Assembly
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2. Remove the 3 claws and the cooling fan assembly from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Claw Assembly And Radiator Assembly
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3. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions and the 2 lower radiator supports.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Radiator Support Cushions And Lower Radiator Supports
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