RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF]

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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. Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF].)

3. Remove the battery, battery tray, and battery duct. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

4. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

5. Remove the PCM component (PCM, PCM cover, and PCM bracket) with the PCM connector still connected. Position the PCM component out of the way. (U.K. specs.) (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

6. Remove the PCM. (Except for U.K. specs.) (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

7. Remove the air cleaner insulator. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

8. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

9. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator. (AT)

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF].)

13. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [L8, LF].)

14. Inspect the ATF level. (AT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL].)

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1

Cooling fan motor connector

2

PCM duct

3

Radiator lower hose

4

Radiator upper hose

5

Coolant reserve tank hose

6

P/S cooling pipe

(See P/S Cooling Pipe Removal Note.)

7

Condenser

(See Condenser Removal Note.)

8

Upper mount rubber bracket

9

Lower mount rubber bracket

10

Radiator and cooling fan component

11

Cooling fan component

12

Radiator

P/S Cooling Pipe Removal Note

1. Remove the P/S cooling pipe with the hoses still connected.

Condenser Removal Note

1. Remove the condenser with the cooler pipes still connected.

1	Cooling fan motor connector
2	PCM duct
3	Radiator lower hose
4	Radiator upper hose
5	Coolant reserve tank hose
6	P/S cooling pipe (See P/S Cooling Pipe Removal Note.)
7	Condenser (See Condenser Removal Note.)
8	Upper mount rubber bracket
9	Lower mount rubber bracket
10	Radiator and cooling fan component
11	Cooling fan component
12	Radiator