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Radiator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.





2. Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug of radiator.





3. When servicing vehicle equipped with Automatic Transmission (A/T), place oil pan under radiator and disconnect A/T fluid hoses from radiator.





4. Loosen cooling fan/clutch nuts.
5. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.





6. Remove P/S oil tank stay bolts from radiator stay.
7. Remove radiator shroud securing clips.
8. Then remove cooling fan/clutch and radiator shroud.





9. Disconnect water hose and reservoir hose from radiator.
10. Remove radiator.

INSPECTION
Check radiator for leakage or damage. Straighten bent fins, if any.

CLEAN





Clean frontal area of radiator cores.

INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedures.

NOTE:
^ Refill cooling system with proper coolant referring to "COOLANT" and steps 8 to 10 of "COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND REFILL".
^ Adjust cooling fan belt tension to specification.
^ With Automatic Transmission (A/T) equipped vehicle, check A/T fluid level, referring to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.
^ After installation, check each joint for leakage.

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