Removal And Installation

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Remove the cooling fan.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")
Remove the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 1: Remove Radiator Upper Hose
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Remove the radiator lower hose (B).

Fig 2: Remove Radiator Lower Hose
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NOTE: Install the radiator hoses as shown illustrations.

Fig 3: Install Radiator Hoses
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the air guards (A).
Tightening Torque:

3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Remove Air Guards (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Remove Air Guards (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the radiator upper brackets (B).
Tightening Torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Remove Radiator Upper Brackets Mounting Bolts
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Remove the A/C condenser from the radiator assembly and then lift up the radiator assembly (A).

Fig 7: Locate Radiator Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.
NOTE:
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
  - Start engine and let it run until it warms up (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times).
  - Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  - Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.