Removal And Installation: Removal

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

CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.

Drain engine coolant from the radiator.
Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT in ENGINE MECHANICAL - TITAN - 5.6L article.
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
- Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
Remove the lower radiator shroud.
- Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Lower Radiator Shroud
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Remove the upper radiator shroud.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Shroud
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.
  
  Fig 3: Removing The A/C Condenser Bolts And Brackets
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler and position aside.
  
  Fig 4: Removing A/T Oil Cooler Bolts And Oil Cooler
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Lift up and remove the radiator.
  
  Fig 5: Removing The Radiator
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.