Cooling Fan: Cooling: Radiator: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain engine coolant completely. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan And Sub Fan Motor
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Detach ATF cooler hose attached to a clip under the radiator main fan shroud. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 3: Detaching ATF Cooler Hose
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Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator
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Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove V-belt covers.

Fig 6: Removing V-Belt Covers
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Disconnect over flow hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Over Flow Hose
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Remove reservoir tank.

Fig 8: Removing Reservoir Tank
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Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
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Remove radiator upper brackets.

Fig 10: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift radiator up and away from vehicle.