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Section 55 (Cooling (2GR-FSE)): Radiator: Removal

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  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
  12. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the radiator support opening cover.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Support Opening Cover Clips
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  13. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws, clamp and the hood lock control cable cover.
      Fig 2: Locating Screws, Clamp And Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
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  15. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Hood Lock 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.
      NOTE: Do not forcibly bend the hood lock control cable.
      Fig 4: Locating Hood Lock Nut And Bolts
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  16. 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: Locating Clamp And Cooling Fan Motor Connector
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    3. Separate the clamp and the No.2 cooling fan motor connector.
      Fig 7: Locating 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 Clamps And No.2 Engine Room Wire
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    5. Remove the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.
      Fig 9: Locating Upper Radiator Support Bolts
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  17. REMOVE RADIATOR INLET HOSE 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and the radiator inlet hose from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 10: Locating Clips Of Radiator Inlet Hose
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  18. REMOVE RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps and the radiator outlet hose from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 11: Locating Clamps Of Radiator Outlet Hose
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  19. SEPARATE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, separate the cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
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  20. 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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  21. REMOVE RESERVE TANK CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Separate the reserve tank cap sub-assembly from the reserve tank.
      Fig 14: Identifying Reserve Tank Cap Sub-Assembly
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  22. 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 With Cooling Fan Assembly
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    2. Remove the 3 claws and the cooling fan assembly from the radiator assembly.
      Fig 16: Identifying Claws And Cooling Fan Assembly
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    3. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions and the 2 lower radiator supports.