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Radiator: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.





2. Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug (1) of radiator.





3. When servicing vehicle equipped with Automatic Transmission (A/T), place oil pan under radiator (1) and disconnect A/T fluid hoses (inlet hose (Outlet from oil cooler) (2), outlet hose (inlet to oil cooler) (3)) from radiator (1).





4. Loosen cooling fan / clutch nuts (1).
5. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.





6. Remove P/S oil tank stay bolts (1) from radiator stay.
7. Remove radiator shroud securing clips.
8. Then remove cooling fan / clutch and radiator shroud.





9. Disconnect water hoses (inlet hoe (1), outlet hose (2)) and reservoir hose (3) from radiator (4).
10. Remove radiator.

Installation

NOTE: Before installation, inspect and clean radiator.

Reverse removal procedures.

NOTE:
^ Refill cooling system with proper coolant.
^ Adjust cooling fan belt tension to specification.
^ With Automatic Transmission (A/T) equipped vehicle, check A/T fluid level.
^ After installation, check each joint for leakage.

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

Cleaning





Clean frontal area of radiator cores.

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