Radiator, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to SERVICE POSITION, SETTING AND RESETTING .

-- Remove the fan shroud and fans. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Disconnect all coolant hoses from the radiator.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the center guide -1-.

-- Remove the radiator shutter. Refer to RADIATOR SHUTTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right air ducts -1- from the lock carrier -2-.

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-- Remove the transmission fluid cooler -1- from the condenser. The hoses -2- remain connected.

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-- Push the catches -1- on both sides in the direction of the arrow -A- and release.

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-- Pull the condenser -3- in the direction of the arrow -B- upward and disengage from the radiator -2-.

-- Secure the condenser to the lock carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the left and right radiator mount -1-.

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-- Push the radiator rearward and remove upward.