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Section 7 (Engine Cooling System (2.4L)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  3. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Reservoir Tank>REMOVAL .
  5. Drain engine coolant. Refer to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe (front). Refer to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (FRONT) .
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) from the radiator fan harness.
  8. Remove the clip which holds bulkhead wiring harness to the radiator fan shroud.
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  9. Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
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  10. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose.
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  11. Remove the cover UPR front.
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  12. Remove the bumper face front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL>BUMPER FACE .
  13. Remove the clip (A), and remove the energy absorber plate UPR.
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  14. Remove the radiator upper bracket LH and radiator upper bracket RH.
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  15. Using the ST, remove the bolts securing the lower side of condenser assembly to the radiator.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER (73099SG000)

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  16. Remove the bracket condenser from the condenser assembly.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the radiator lower gasket from being damaged when removing the radiator.
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  17. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of condenser assembly to the radiator.
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  18. Secure the condenser assembly to the vehicle using ropes or other items.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser assembly from dropping off, and also the pipe evaporator cooling from being damaged.
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  19. Remove the radiator and the radiator fan & fan motor assembly as an assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the condenser assembly and radiator fins.
    • If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.
  20. Remove the radiator fan & fan motor assembly from the radiator. Refer to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Radiator Fan and Fan Motor Assembly>REMOVAL .
  21. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (A), overflow hose (B) and radiator inlet hose (C) from the radiator.
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  22. Remove the radiator upper gasket (A) and radiator lower gasket (B) from the radiator.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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  23. Remove the radiator lower cushion.
NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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