Removal and Installation: Removal
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- Remove radiator cap and drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
- Remove fender protector side covers (LH/RH). Refer to Exploded View .
- Disconnect radiator hose (upper) and radiator hose (lower) from the radiator.CAUTION: Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belt.NOTE: The radiator hose clamps on the radiator hose (upper) and on the radiator hose (lower) are not serviced separately. Radiator hose clamps are part of the radiator hose assembly and serviced as one unit with the radiator hose.
- Disconnect the CVT oil cooler hoses.
- Disconnect coolant reservoir hose from the radiator.
- Remove front air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove A/C condenser. Refer to Removal and Installation
.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage condenser core.
- Remove the radiator mounts (upper).
- Remove radiator.CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch the radiator core when removing.