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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. DRAIN COOLANT (for Intercooler) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 

    for Sport Package: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

    except Sport Package: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 

    for GTMC Made: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

    for TFTM Made: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  10. REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

  11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  12. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH 
    1. GTY1108071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH 
    1. GTY1109371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1104922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE 
    1. GTY1104923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. GTY1106142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. DISCONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. GTY1106141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 INTERCOOLER COOLING WATER HOSE 
    1. GTY1106140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INTERCOOLER COOLING WATER HOSE 
    1. GTY1106137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. GTY1106138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. GTY1104921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector.
      2. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the fan with motor assembly.
      3. Rotate the lever while pushing the lock, and disconnect the cooling fan motor connector.
        NOTE:

        After disconnecting the cooling fan motor connector, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the cooling fan motor connector.

      4. Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the fan with motor assembly.
    2. GTY1108268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 2 claws.
      2. Disengage the 2 guides to separate the cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly (for intercooler).
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly when separating the radiator assembly (for intercooler).

      3. Remove the radiator assembly (for intercooler) and radiator assembly with the fan with motor assembly from the vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Do not apply excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or pipe when removing the radiator assembly (for intercooler) and radiator assembly with the fan with motor assembly.

    3. GTY1106666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 2 claws.
      2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the radiator assembly (for intercooler) from the radiator assembly.
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the radiator assembly when removing the radiator assembly (for intercooler).

    4. GTY1109076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 2 claws.
      2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the fan with motor assembly from the radiator assembly.
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the radiator assembly when removing the fan with motor assembly.

  24. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
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  25. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
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