Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC): Radiator: Removal

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

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Reservoir Tank>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the clips from the grille bracket and front bumper to remove the grille bracket.
   NOTE: Remove the twelve clips.
   Fig 1: Locating Grille Bracket Clips

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5. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
6. Remove the bolts at the bottom of the condenser.
   Fig 2: Locating Bottom Of Condenser Bolts

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7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
   Fig 3: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp

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8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor.
   Fig 4: Identifying Main Fan Motor Connector

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   Fig 5: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector

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10. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp

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11. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 7: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts

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12. Remove the bolts at the top of the condenser.
    Fig 8: Locating Top Of Condenser Bolts

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13. Secure the condenser to the vehicle using ropes or other means.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser from dropping off and also damage to the air conditioner pipes.
    Fig 9: Securing Condenser To Vehicle Using Ropes

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14. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
15. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 10: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion From Radiator Lower Bracket

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