Section 14 (Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Removal

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Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Under Cover
Drain engine coolant completely. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, ENGINE COOLANT. >
Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan And Sub Fan Motor
Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator
Lower the vehicle.
Remove air intake duct.

Fig 6: Locating Air Intake Duct
Disconnect overflow hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Overflow Hose
Remove reservoir tank.

Fig 8: Locating Reservoir Tank
Disconnect radiator inlet hose from engine.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Engine
Remove radiator upper brackets.

Fig 10: Locating Radiator Brackets
Detach power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.

Fig 11: Identifying Power Steering Hose
While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift radiator up and away from vehicle.

Fig 12: Lifting Radiator Up