Removal And Installation

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the cooling fan.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")
Remove the radiator upper hose (A).

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Remove the radiator lower hose (A).

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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the intercooler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "INTERCOOLER ")
Remove the hood latch.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "HOOD LATCH ")
Remove the air guide (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 35.4 - 53.1 lb.in)

[RH]

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[LH]

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Remove the air extension (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 35.4 - 53.1 lb.in)

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Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

[RH]

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[LH]

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Remove the radiator (A) from the condenser.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the radiator with coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.