Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute, and 2001 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.