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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: Draining Cooling System
    G01478869Courtesy 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: Disconnecting A/T Fluid Hoses From Radiator
    G01478870Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Loosen cooling fan/clutch nuts (1).
    Fig 3: Loosening Cooling Fan/Clutch Nuts
    G01478871Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
  6. Remove P/S fluid reservoir stay bolts (1) from radiator stay.
    Fig 4: Removing P/S Fluid Reservoir Stay Bolts From Radiator Stay
    G01478872Courtesy 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 hoe (1), outlet hose (2)) and reservoir hose (3) from radiator (4).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Hoses From Radiator
    G01478873Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove radiator.
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