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-.

-- Disconnect the coolant hose clamp -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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-- Remove the coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Remove the radiator bolts -arrows- and then remove the radiator downward.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Bolts

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