RADIATOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


B107493

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

  1. Remove the 10 screws and under cover.



3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and cover.



4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


B106147

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.



5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


A105933E01

  1. Remove the nut, 2 clips and side cover.



6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


A105934E01

  1. Remove the 3 clips and side cover.



7. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET

  1. Remove the bolt and inlet.



8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE


    A103948

  1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.



    A108631

  1. Disconnect the VSV (for EVAP).



    A103950

  1. Disconnect the 4 clamps.

  1. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.



9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    HINT:
    Put protective tape under the front fender.



    B109982

  1. Remove the 6 screws and 5 bolts.



    B106150E01

  1. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the LH side.

  1. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the RH side and remove the bumper cover.

  1. w/ Clearance sonar system:
    Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.



10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


B107497E01

  1. Remove the 4 clips and cover.



11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


B109041E01

  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the cable cover.



12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

  1. Remove the cap.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

  1. Remove the hood lock.



13. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps and remove the wire harness.


    E109816E01



    E107645

  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support.



14. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET

  1. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet with thermostat and radiator tank upper.



15. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET

  1. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet and radiator tank lower.



16. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the harness from the cooling fan ECU.



    A094893E01

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.

    NOTICE:
    Do not allow the cooler condenser and radiator to come into contact with each other.



    A110170E01

  1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the fan.

  1. Remove the 2 radiator support cushions and 2 radiator lower supports from the radiator.