Removal And Installation: Radiator: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the fan shroud together with the radiator fan. Refer to FAN SHROUD WITH COOLANT FAN .

-- Release the retaining clamp -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Coolant Hose

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-- Remove the upper radiator coolant hose -1-.

-- Release the coolant hose clips -arrow-, and remove the coolant hose from the right quick release couplings for the radiator.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Coolant Hose

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-- Remove the radiator bolts -arrows- and remove the radiator upward.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Bolts

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