Section 4 (Engine Cooling System (2AZ-FE)): Radiator: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE BATTERY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
HINT:

See REMOVAL .
REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE
1. Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Radiator Reserve Tank Hose
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
1. Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Radiator Hose Clamp
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DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE (for Automatic Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )

Fig 3: Locating No. 2 Radiator Hose Clamp
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REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
2. Remove the 2 support cushions from the 2 upper radiator supports.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

Fig 4: Locating Upper Radiator Support
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SEPARATE WATER BY-PASS HOSE
1. Separate the water by-pass hose from the 2 clamps.
2. Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Water By-Pass Hose Clamps
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REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Hood Lock Support Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the horn connector.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Horn Connector
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2. Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Upper Radiator Support Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
1. Remove the 2 bolts, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Locating No. 2 Fan Shroud Bolts
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REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan motor connectors and wire harness clamp.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the connector.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Cooling Fan Motor Connectors And Wire Harness Clamp
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2. Remove the radiator assembly with the fan shroud.
  NOTE: Do not apply any excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.
3. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Assembly With Fan Shroud
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REMOVE OIL COOLER HOSE (for Automatic Transaxle)
1. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the radiator.
2. Disconnect the clamp from the fan shroud.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and oil cooler hose.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses Clamp
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REMOVE FAN SHROUD
1. Remove the 2 bolts and fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Fan Shroud With Bolts
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