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Section 167 (Engine Cooling System (2AZ-FE)): Radiator: Removal

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  1. 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.
  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
  3. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and clamp.
  4. REMOVE BATTERY 
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate Step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Lock Switch Connector
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  9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the hose from the radiator reservoir.
  10. DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. DISCONNECT HORN CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
  18. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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