Removal and Installation

Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Raise and support the vehicle. .

Fig 1: Locating Lower Splash Shields Bolts
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Remove the lower splash shields.

Fig 2: Locating Hose Pipes Clamps
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose, the high pressure transaxle line and the degas return hose.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Return Line
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Disconnect the transaxle return line.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Radiator Hose & Degas Return Hose
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose and degas return hose.

Fig 5: Locating Hood Latch Bolts
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Position the hood latch assembly out of the way.

Fig 6: Locating Removal Of Two Bolts & Center Support
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Remove the two bolts and the center support.

Fig 7: Locating Bolt Retaining Cooling Fan To Radiator
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Remove the two top bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator.

Fig 8: Locating Upper Radiator Support Brackets Bolts
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Remove the upper radiator support brackets, and remove the radiator from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.