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Repair Procedures










REMOVAL

RADIATOR
1. Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2. Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).
3. Remove the ATF(Automatic Transaxle Fluid) oil cooler hoses(C). (A/T)




4. Disconnect the fan motor connector(A,B).








5. Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt(A,B) and remove cooling fan.








6. Remove the radiator upper bracket(A,B), then pull up the radiator.










INSTALLATION

RADIATOR
1. Install the radiator.
2. Install the radiator upper bracket(A,B).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8N.m (0.7 - 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0lb-ft)









3. Install the cooling fan mounting bolts(A,B).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8N.m (0.7 - 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0lb-ft)









4. Connect the fan motor connector(A,B).








5. Install the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).
6. Install the ATF(Automatic Transaxle Fluid) oil cooler hoses(C).




7. Fill with engine coolant.
8. Start engine and check for leaks.
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