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Engine Mechanical System

Radiator Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
24steps
~144min
4/5difficulty
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Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
  3. Remove the battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  4. Disconnect the overflow hose (A) from the radiator.
  5. Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain quickly.
  6. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and lower hose (B).
  7. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses.
  8. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - Front Bumper Cover)
  9. Remove the air guard (A).
  10. Remove the upper mounting bracket (A).
  11. Separate the condenser from the radiator, then remove the radiator (A) upward from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the cooling fan and the reservoir tank (A) from the radiator (B).
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.
  15. Securely close the radiator cap, then restart the engine and check for leaks.

Inspection

Radiator Cap Inspection
  1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
  2. Apply a pressure of 93.16 – 122.58 kPa (0.95 – 1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51 – 17.78 psi).
  3. Check for pressure drop.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the radiator cap.
  5. Wait until the engine cools, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant. Then install a radiator cap tester.
  6. Apply pressure of 93 ~ 123 kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25 kgf/cm², 14 ~ 19 psi).
  7. Check for engine coolant leaks and pressure drop.
  8. If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator and water pump for leaks. If there is no leak, inspect the heater core, cylinder block and cylinder head.
  9. Remove the tester and install the radiator cap.
Radiator Leak Test

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