Removal And Installation

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Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")
Remove the air guard (A).

Fig 1: Locating Air Guard
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Remove the radiator upper member assembly (A).

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Member Assembly
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Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Upper Hose
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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Lower Hose
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Remove the left and right headlight assembly.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "HEADLAMPS ")
Loosen the bolt (A) to separate the condenser from radiator.

Fig 5: Locating Condenser Bolt
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Pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from engine room.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator
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Remove the radiator (A) from cooling fan assembly (B).
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Locating Radiator And Cooling Fan Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.