Section 11 (Engine Cooling System - Cooling (H6DO - 3.6L DOHC)): Radiator: Removal

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

CAUTION: The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cools down before working on the radiator.

Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Lift up (A) in two positions at the rear.
2. Moving (B) in two positions at the front toward the vehicle, lift them up.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front And Rear Side Holding Position
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
Drain engine coolant completely. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Disconnect the integrated connector of radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor.

Fig 2: Locating Integrated Connector Of Radiator Main Fan & Fan Motor
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Disconnect the radiator lower hose from the radiator lower.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Lower Hose
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove ten clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Remove the radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor. Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.
Disconnect the ATF hoses A and B from the radiator.
NOTE: Plug the ATF hoses A and B to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Hoses Of Radiator
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion.