Section 12 (Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain engine coolant completely.
< Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Remove the radiator under cover.
Disconnect the radiator main fan motor connector (A) and sub fan motor connector (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Radiator Main Fan Motor Connector

Fig 3: Disconnecting Sub Fan Motor Connector
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes. (AT model)
Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Remove the hood stay holder.

Fig 6: Locating Hood Stay Holder Bolt
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the radiator inlet hoses from the engine.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hoses
Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.