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Cooling System: Radiator: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
    G01080405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Drain engine coolant.
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
    G01080406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove fresh air duct.
    Fig 3: Removing Fresh Air Duct
    G01080407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect upper radiator hose.
  5. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.
  6. Disconnect condenser fan motor connector.
  7. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
  8. Remove radiator brackets.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator Brackets
    G01080408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) inlet and outlet pipe.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    G01080409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
  11. Lift radiator assembly from engine compartment.
  12. Remove cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.
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