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Engine Mechanical System

Radiator

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
31steps
~186min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper hose
3. Radiator lower hose		 4. Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket
5. Radiator Lower Mounting Insulator

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System — Engine Coolant)
  4. Remove the air duct. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).
  6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
  7. Disconnect the cooling fan connector (A).
  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A).
  9. Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")
  10. Remove the headlamps. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamp")
  11. Disconnect the hood latch. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Hood Latch Assembly")
  12. Remove the Universal Power Control Connector (MPCC) bracket (A).
  13. Disconnect the tank hose clamp (A).
  14. Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  15. Remove the radiator upper support assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 10.8–14.7 N·m N·m

  16. Disconnect the radiator tank hose (A).
  17. Remove the air guard (A). [Right]
    [LH]
  18. Separate the condenser, then remove the radiator (A).
  19. Remove the cooling fan assembly. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan")
  20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  21. Fill the engine with engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
  22. Start the engine and check for leaks.
  23. Recheck the engine coolant level.

Inspection

Radiator Cap Pressure Test
  1. Install the sealed cap and pressure tester SST (0K253-G5100).
  2. Apply a pressure of 79.4–122.58 kPa (0.95–1.25 kgf/cm², 11.5–17.78 psi).
  3. Check for pressure drop.
  4. If the pressure drops, replace the radiator cap.
  5. Wait until the engine has cooled, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the reservoir with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
  6. Connect the tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16–122.58 kPa (0.95–1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51–17.78 psi).
  7. Check for engine coolant leaks and pressure drop.
  8. Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.
Radiator Leak Test

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