Section 110 (Engine Cooling System (2AZ-FE)): Radiator: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP
1. Remove the bolt, nut and clamp.
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate Step(s) under REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Lock Switch Connector
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
1. Disconnect the hose from the radiator reservoir.
DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
1. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE
1. Disconnect the pipe from the No. 1 radiator hose.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the pipe.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Pipe From No No. 1 Radiator Hose
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DISCONNECT COOLING FAN MOTOR HARNESS
1. Disconnect the 2 fan motor connectors from the 2 fan motors.
2. Detach the 5 harness clamps from the fan shroud and upper radiator support.
  
  Fig 3: Detaching Harness Clamps From Fan Shroud And Upper Radiator Support
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DISCONNECT HORN CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 upper radiator support brackets.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Upper Radiator Support Bracket
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REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Detach the 2 claws and No. 2 shroud.
  
  Fig 5: Detaching 2 Claws And No. 2 Shroud
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REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support with hood lock.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Upper Radiator Support With Hood Lock
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Disconnect the by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir and radiator.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Radiator Hoses & Water By-Pass Hose
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REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the cooler condenser from the radiator.
  HINT:
  
  After detaching the condenser, make sure that all 4 fan shroud cushions are present.
2. Remove the radiator with the 2 radiator support lowers.
  HINT:
  
  After detaching the radiator, make sure that both radiator support lowers are present.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Radiator Assembly
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REMOVE FAN SHROUD WITH COOLING FAN
1. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator from the fan shroud.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Fan Shroud With Cooling Fan
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