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Radiator Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
  2. Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug (1) of radiator.
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
    G01351731Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. 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
    G01351732Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Loosen cooling fan / clutch nuts (1).
    Fig 3: Loosening Cooling Fan/Clutch Nuts
    G01351733Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
  6. Remove P/S oil tank stay bolts (1) from radiator stay.
    Fig 4: Identifying P/S Oil Tank Stay Bolts
    G01351734Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove radiator shroud securing clips.
  8. Then remove cooling fan / clutch and radiator shroud.
  9. 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
    G01351735Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove radiator.
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