Section 11 (Engine Cooling System (1GR-FE)): Radiator: Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL RADIATOR TANK UPPER
- Install the new radiator tank.
- Tap the core plate with a soft-faced hammer until there is no gap between the core plate and radiator tank.
- INSTALL RADIATOR TANK LOWER
HINT:
Perform the same procedures as for the radiator tank upper.
- ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020)
- CAULK CORE PLATE
- Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order shown in Fig 3. After repeating this a few times, fully caulk the core plate by gripping the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020)
HINT:
Do not tap the portions indicated in Fig 4 or the oil collar using SST. Use pliers or a similar tool.
Be careful not to damage the core plate.
- Check the core plate height (H) after completing the caulking.
Plate height (H): 8.7 to 9.1 mm (0.343 to 0.358 in.)
If the height is not as specified, readjust the stopper bolt of the handle, then caulk it again.
- Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order shown in Fig 3. After repeating this a few times, fully caulk the core plate by gripping the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
- INSTALL RADIATOR DRAIN COCK
- Install a new O-ring onto the drain cock plug.
- Install the drain cock plug.