Removal and Installation: Removal

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Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
Remove the engine cooling fan (crankshaft driven type). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ".
Remove front grille. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the upper mount bracket bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Mount Bracket Bolts
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Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Condenser Bolts
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Remove radiator as follows:
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
1. Lift and pull radiator rearward to disengage lower rubber mount from radiator core center support.
  CAUTION: Because A/C condenser is attached to the front-lower portion of radiator, moving it in the rear direction should be at minimum.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Core Support Center And Mounting Rubber
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2. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting at front-bottom surface.
  CAUTION: Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load to A/C piping.
3. After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core center support and temporarily fasten it to prevent overloading the A/C piping.
  
  Fig 4: Lifting A/C Condenser
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