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Radiator: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct.
2. Remove the hood locker.
3. Disconnect the horn connector.
4. Remove the shroud upper member.
5. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector and the condenser fan motor connector.
6. Remove the radiator fan and the condenser fan.
7. After marking on the radiator hose and clamp, disconnect the upper, lower hose and over flow hose.
8. Remove the radiator.

INSPECTION
1. Check if there are foreign objects among radiator pins.
2. Inspect the radiator pin for damage, if necessary, straighten them up.
3. Inspect the radiator for corrosion, damage and rust.
4. Inspect the radiator for crack, damage and any weakened part.

INSTALLATION
1. Fill the radiator reservoir tank with new cooling water.
2. Run the engine till cooling water temperature increases to open thermostat valve, and then stop the engine.
3. Remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with water up to the filler neck, and fill the reservoir tank up to the specified level.
4. Check if there are any leakage from radiator, hose and connecting part.