Radiator Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug (1) of radiator.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
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When servicing vehicle equipped with A/T (Automatic Transmission), 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).

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator & ATF Coolant Hoses
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Loosen cooling fan / clutch nuts (1).

Fig 3: Loosening Cooling Fan/Clutch Nuts
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Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
Remove P/S oil tank stay bolts (1) from radiator stay.

Fig 4: Identifying P/S Oil Tank Stay Bolts
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Remove radiator shroud securing clips.
Then remove cooling fan / clutch and radiator shroud.
Disconnect water hoses (inlet hose (1), outlet hose (2) and reservoir hose (3) from radiator (4)).

Fig 5: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose, Outlet Hose & Reservoir Hose
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Remove radiator.