Section 789 (Radiator): Radiator: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE PACKINGS
REMOVE RADIATOR CAP
REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
1. Remove the drain plug.
2. Remove the O-ring.
REMOVE ECT SWITCH
1. Remove the ECT switch.
2. Remove the O-ring.
ASSEMBLE SST
1. SST 09230-01010
1. Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in Fig 1 .
2. While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as shown in Fig 1 .
  1. Dimension B: 0.2 - 0.3 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)
NOTE: If this adjustment is not done the claw may be damaged.

Fig 1: Assembling SST
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UNCAULK LOCK PLATES
Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
1. SST 09230-01010
Fig 2: Uncaulking Lock Plates
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REMOVE TANKS AND O-RINGS
Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O-ring.

Fig 3: Tapping Radiator Bracket
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A/T: REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK
1. Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe. Remove the 2 cooler pipes.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 plate washers.
3. Remove the oil cooler and 2 O-rings.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cooler Pipes & Nuts
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