Section 121 (Radiator): Radiator: Removal

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HINT:

AT the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Start the engine, and check for coolant and A/T fluid leaks.
Check the A/T fluid level.
(See PRE-CHECK )

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE AC CONDENSER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect these connectors and hoses:
  - No.1 electric cooling fan connector
  - No.2 electric cooling fan connector
  - No. 1 ECT switch connector
  - Upper radiator hose from radiator
  - Lower radiator hose from radiator
  - Radiator reservoir hose
  - 2 oil cooler hoses from radiator
2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
  1. Torque: 12.8 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
3. Lift out the radiator assembly.
4. Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
Fig 1: Removing Upper Radiator Supports
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REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN FROM RADIATOR
Remove the 6 bolts and cooling fan.
1. Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)