Engine Mechanical System

RADIATOR

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper mounting bracket
3. Lower mounting insulator
4. Radiator upper hose
5. Radiator lower hose

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System – "Coolant")
  2. Remove the cooling fan. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan".)
  3. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  4. Remove the air duct cover (A).
  5. Remove the radiator upper air guard (B).

    Tightening torque: 3.9~5.9 N·m

  6. Remove the air covers (A). (Correct)
    (LH)
  7. Remove the radiator upper mounting brackets (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.7 N·m

    (RH)
    (LH)
  8. Disconnect the overflow hose (A).
  9. Remove the radiator upper hose (A).
  10. Remove the lower radiator hose (A).
  11. Remove the A/C condenser from the radiator assembly, then lift the radiator assembly (A).
  12. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  13. Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.

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