Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Removal

CAUTION:

• The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
• If the engine coolant is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the V-belt covers.

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3. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
4. Remove the center exhaust pipe (front). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (FRONT) .
5. Remove the radiator fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Radiator Fan and Fan Motor Assembly>REMOVAL .
6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose and radiator outlet hose.

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7. Remove the bracket grille front.

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8. Remove the radiator upper bracket.

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9. Disconnect the condenser assembly and the radiator.

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10. Remove the pipe evaporator cooling from the clip.

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11. Disengage the claws, and separate the radiator and the condenser assembly a part.
    CAUTION:

    • Be careful not to damage the condenser assembly and radiator fins.
    • If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin screwdriver.

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12. Remove the radiator, and secure the condenser assembly to the vehicle using ropes, etc.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser assembly from dropping off, and also the pipe evaporator cooling from being damaged.

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13. Remove the radiator upper gasket and radiator lower gasket.

NOTE: Remove if necessary.

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