Cooling System: Radiator: Disassembly

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

Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Radiator Fan Motor Connector
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Set the temperature of the heater control to the hot position.
Loosen the radiator drain plug to drain coolant.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Drain Plug
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Disconnect the upper and lower hose and overflow tube.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the automatic transmission.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hoses From Automatic Transmission (W/Automatic Transmission)
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CAUTION: Plug the ends of the oil cooler hoses and the automatic transmission fittings to prevent transmission fluid from spilling out and foreign material from entering.
Remove the radiator mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Radiator Mounting Bolts
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Remove the radiator together with the fan motor.
Remove the fan motor from the radiator.