Radiator Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Support Bolts And Clips

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

RADIATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING (LY7 GE 47716 FILL) or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING (LY7 STATIC FILL) . Raise and suitably support the vehicle as necessary. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Remove front fascia support. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA SUPPORT REPLACEMENT Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to FRONT BUMPER IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT Remove radiator closeout panel. Disconnect the compressor hose/pipe from clip at bottom of fan shroud Remove mounting bolts from condenser using care with the upper left bolt to clear the compressor hose/pipe, reposition and support the condenser. Remove radiator hose inlet. Refer to RADIATOR INLET HOSE REPLACEMENT Remove radiator hose outlet. Refer to RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE REPLACEMENT Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from attaching clips on radiator. Remove fan shroud bolts (Qty: 2) and reposition.
1	Radiator Support Bolts (Qty: 2)
2	Radiator Support Clips (Qty: 2)
3	Radiator