Radiator Replacement
Radiator Replacement
For Japan-produced Model
1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.
2. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
3. Remove the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.
4. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
5. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
6. Remove the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
7. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (A), and remove the harness clip (B).
8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
9. Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B), then plug the hose and the line.
10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
11. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then remove the harness clips (C).
12. Remove the radiator upper brackets (A), then remove the front bulkhead (B).
13. Pull up the radiator, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (A), the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B), the radiator cap (C), the ETC sensor 2 (D), and the drain plug (E).
14. Reassemble the radiator with new O-rings (F).
15. Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (G) are set securely.
16. Install the front bulkhead (A), then install the radiator upper brackets (B).
17. Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
18. Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then install the harness clips (C).
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the lower radiator hose (A) and the ATF cooler hoses (B).
21. Connect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).
22. Install the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
23. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
24. Install the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
25. Install the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.
26. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.
For U.S.A.-produced Model
1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.
2. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
3. Remove the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.
4. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
5. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
6. Remove the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
7. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (A), and remove the harness clip (B).
8. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), the radiator, and the lower radiator hose.
9. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the radiator. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
10. Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (C), then plug the hoses and the lines.
11. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
12. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then remove the harness clips (C).
13. Remove the radiator upper brackets (A), then remove the front bulkhead (B).
14. Pull up the radiator, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (A), the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B), the radiator cap (C), the ETC sensor 2 (D), and the drain plug (E).
15. Reassemble the radiator with new O-rings (F).
16. Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (G) are set securely.
17. Install the front bulkhead (A), then install the radiator upper brackets (B).
18. Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
19. Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and the hood switch connector (B), then install the harness clips (C).
20. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
21. Check the quick connector (A) and the set ring (B) for cracks or damage. If the connector and/or set ring are cracked or damaged, replace the connector.
22. Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick connector. If the set ring is displaced or not properly seated in the connector, replace the quick connector.
23. Replace the O-ring (C) in the quick connector.
24. Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock to the connector, slide it straight down along the groove.
25. Install a new lower radiator hose on the quick connector, and install the clamp.
26. Clean the connecting surface of the radiator (E), then apply clean engine coolant around the connecting surface.
27. Push down the lock (A), then push the quick connector (B) onto the radiator until you hear it click.
28. Install the ATF cooler hoses (C).
29. Connect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).
30. Install the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
31. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
32. Install the coolant reservoir hose (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).
33. Install the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.
34. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.