Section 3 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO)): 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 terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the V-belt covers.
   Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Covers Bolt

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3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Reservoir Tank>REMOVAL .
5. Remove the clips from the grille bracket and front bumper to remove the grille bracket.
   NOTE: Remove the twelve clips.
   Fig 2: Locating Grille Bracket Clips

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6. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
7. Remove the bolts at the bottom of the condenser.
   Fig 3: Locating Bolts At Bottom Of Condenser

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8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
   Fig 4: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp

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9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor assembly.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Main Fan Motor Assembly

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    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From Sub Fan Motor Assembly

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11. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp

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12. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts

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13. Remove the bolts at the top of the condenser.
    Fig 9: Locating Bolts At Top Of Condenser

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14. 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 10: Locating Ropes Securing Condenser

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

Fig 11: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion

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