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Radiator Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
  1. Remove the engine cover. See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  5. Remove the following.
    1. Splash shield
    2. Under cover
    3. Battery, battery box
    4. Air cleaner component, air cleaner insulator (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. PCM duct
  6. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose. (A/T)
  8. Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 1.
  9. Install in the reverse order or removal.
  10. Add engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .)
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Radiator
    G01345684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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