Section 19 (Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the heat shield cover from radiator. (AT model)

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Cover From Radiator (AT Model)
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Drain engine coolant completely.
< Ref. to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Motor
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors Of Sub Fan Motor
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes.
Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF leaks. (AT model)

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Pipes
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank>
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) from radiator.
Remove the hood stay holder (B).

Fig 7: Removing Hood Stay Holder
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Disconnect the two coolant filler tank hoses from radiator.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Two Coolant Filler Tank Hoses From Radiator
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 9: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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While lifting the radiator up, slide it to the left.
Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.