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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  1

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  8. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ] )

  9. REMOVE BATTERY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  10. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  11. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  12. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose.
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank assembly.
  13. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.
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  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose and clamp.
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  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  16. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
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    2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
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      HINT: 

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, remove the 2 bolts (A).

    3. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.
  17. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 3 clamps and connector.
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    2. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.
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    3. Remove the radiator assembly with the fan assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Do not apply excessive force to the condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly.

    4. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports from the radiator assembly.
    5. Disengage the 3 claws and lift the fan assembly from the radiator assembly.
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