RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

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  Warning
  • Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
  • Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
  • When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7].)

3. Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

4. Remove the cooling fan component. (See COOLING FAN COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

5. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of the removal.

8. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7].)

9. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].)

10. Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

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1 | Coolant reserve tank hose
2 | Lower radiator hose
3 | Oil cooler water hose
4 | Upper mount rubber bracket (See Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note.)
5 | Upper mount rubber
6 | Radiator (See Radiator Removal Note.)

Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

  Caution
  • Do not apply force excessively and in the directions that are not specified, otherwise the upper mount rubber bracket could be damaged.

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the upper mount rubber bracket notch.

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2. Apply force in the direction shown by the arrow.

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Radiator Removal Note

1. Remove the radiator from above the engine compartment.