Cooling System (H6DO): Radiator: Removal

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.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain engine coolant completely.
< Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, ENGINE COOLANT. >
Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Hose On Thermostat Cover
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Remove the bolts on the underside of the radiator stay.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts On Underside Of Radiator Stay
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the front upper cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Upper Cover
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets
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Remove the radiator stay.
1. Remove the latch.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Latch
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2. Remove the radiator hose bracket.
3. Remove the clip holding the harness.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Clip Holding Harness
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4. Remove the bolts on the left side of the radiator stay.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Bolts On Left Side Of Radiator Stay
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5. Remove the bolts on the right side of the radiator stay.
Fig 8: Identifying Bolts On Right Side Of Radiator Stay
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Disconnect the connector from radiator fan control unit.

Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Fan Control Unit Connector
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Remove the reservoir tank.

Fig 10: Identifying Reservoir Tank Bolt
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Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.

Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
NOTE: Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF leaks.

Fig 12: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose And Pipe
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Remove the front bumper. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
Remove the bolts which hold the radiator and condenser.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts Holding Radiator And Condenser
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Remove the clip holding the ambient temperature sensor harness.

Fig 14: Identifying Clip Holding Ambient Temperature Sensor Harness
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.