Section 6 (Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
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.
Drain engine coolant completely. < Ref. to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Disconnect the connector (A) of radiator main fan motor and connector (B) of sub fan motor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Radiator Main Fan Motor And Connector Of Sub Fan Motor (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector Of Radiator Main Fan Motor And Connector Of Sub Fan Motor (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes. (AT model) Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF leaks.

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Pipes
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Remove the hood stay holder.

Fig 6: Removing Hood Stay Holder
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Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from engine.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Engine
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 8: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.