Disassembly

2AZ-FE COOLING: RADIATOR: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
(a) Remove the drain plug.
(b) Remove the O-ring.
2. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK UPPER





(a) Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the hole in part A as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09230-01010
09231-01010
09231-01030
(b) While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as shown in the illustration.
Dimension B:
0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in.)
NOTICE: If the stopper bolt is not adjusted, the claw may be damaged.





(c) Using SST to release the caulking, grip the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST: 09230-01010
09231-01010
09231-01030





(d) Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator hose inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer and remove the tank.
(e) Remove the O-ring.
3. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK LOWER (for Automatic Transaxle)





(a) with hose:
(1) Remove the bolt, 2 clips and hose from the radiator assembly.
(b) Removal procedure of the radiator tank lower is the same as that of the radiator tank upper.





(c) without hose:
(1) Remove the screw and cooler pipe (A).
(2) Remove the nut and plate washer (B).
(3) Remove the oil cooler (C).
(4) Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil cooler (D).
4. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK LOWER (for Manual Transaxle)
(a) Removal procedure of the radiator tank lower is the same as that of the radiator tank upper.