Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
Remove engine room cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
Disconnect the radiator lower hose from the radiator.
CAUTION: Do not allow coolant to contact drive belt.
Remove the lower radiator shroud.
- Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearward and down to remove.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower Radiator Shroud
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Disconnect the radiator upper hose and the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator.
CAUTION: Do not allow coolant to contact drive belt.
Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Radiator Shroud
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Remove the fan coupling nuts, and then remove the fan coupling and cooling fan as an assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove the upper radiator mounting bolts and rubbers.
Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.
NOTE: Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Radiator Rubbers
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Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.

Fig 4: Locating A/T Oil Cooler Mounting Bolts
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Tilt radiator toward the engine and lift to remove (1).
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser, A/T oil cooler or radiator core when removing.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Radiator
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