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Section 310 (Radiator): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR UPPER HOSE FROM RADIATOR 
  4. DISCONNECT RADIATOR LOWER HOSE FROM RADIATOR 
  5. DISCONNECT A/T OIL COOLER HOSES FROM RADIATOR 
  6. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR 
    1. Disconnect the clamp on the wire from the radiator.
    2. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, reservoir and grommet.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting A/T Oil Cooler Hoses From Radiator
    G00908178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 2 clamps on the A/C discharge tube from the bracket.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the 2 brackets on the wire from the radiator.
    3. Disconnect the A/T oil cooler hoses from the clamp on the fan shroud.
    4. Loosen the fan pulley mounting nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
    5. Remove generator drive belt (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
    6. Remove the 3 bolts holding the fan shroud to the radiator.
    7. Remove the 4 fan pulley mounting note.
    8. Pull out the fan with fluid coupling, fan pulley and fan shroud.
    9. Remove the 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Removing Nuts
      G00908179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Remove the 2 bolts.
    11. Lift out the radiator assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Radiator
    G00908180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SUPPORTS FROM RADIATOR 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and 2 brackets.
    2. Remove the 8 nuts and 2 side supports.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator Side Supports From Radiator
    G00908181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002