Radiator Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. 2
   Remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Undercover")
3. 3
   Drain the coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling".)
4. 4
   Remove the cooling fan. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan".)
5. 5
   Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

   

7. 7
   Remove the bolt (A) from the A/C tube bracket.

   Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

   

8. 8
   Separate the condenser from the radiator (A), then pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from the engine compartment.

   

9. 9
   To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
10. 10
    Fill the radiator with coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling".)
11. 11
    Start the engine and check for leaks.

Inspection

1. 1
   Remove the radiator cap, moisten the seal with engine coolant, then install it on the tester.

   

2. 2
   Apply pressure of 93.2 to 122.6 kPa (0.95 to 1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51 to 17.78 psi).
3. 3
   Check for pressure drop.
4. 4
   If the pressure drops, replace the radiator cap.
5. 5
   Wait until the engine has cooled, then carefully remove the cap from the radiator and fill the radiator with engine coolant. Then install it on the pressure tester.
6. 6
   Connect the pressure tester to the radiator and apply pressure of 93.16 to 122.58 kPa (0.95 to 1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51 to 17.78 psi).
7. 7
   Check for engine coolant leaks or a drop in pressure.
8. 8
   Remove the tester and install the radiator cap.