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 A/T vehicle, place oil pan under radiator (1) and disconnect A/T fluid hoses (2, 3) from radiator.





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 inlet and outlet hose (1, 2) and reservoir tank hose (3) from radiator.
10. Remove radiator (4).

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

CLEAN





Clean frontal area of radiator cores.

INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedures, noting the following:
^ Refill cooling system with proper coolant.
^ Adjust cooling fan belt tension to specification.
^ With A/T vehicle, check A/T fluid level.
^ After installation, check each joint for leakage.