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Radiator: Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine undercover using power tool. Refer to FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant: System Inspection .
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when engine is cold.
    • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  3. Remove engine room cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  5. Remove reservoir tank hose from radiator.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  6. Remove PCV hose.
  7. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
  8. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  9. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan: Removal and Installation (Motor driven type) 
  10. Remove front grille. Refer to FRONT GRILLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  11. Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G06444525Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Remove the two A/C condenser bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Two A/C Condenser Bolts
    G06444526Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Remove radiator as follows:
    CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing.
    1. Lift and pull radiator rearward to disengage mounting rubber (lower) from radiator core support center.
      Fig 3: Disassembling Mounting Rubber (Lower) From Radiator Core Support Center
      G06444527Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
      CAUTION: Because A/C condenser is attached to the front-lower portion of radiator, moving it in the rear direction should be at a minimum.
    2. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting at front-bottom surface.
      Fig 4: Removing Radiator After Disengaging Fitting At Front-Bottom Surface
      G06444528Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
      CAUTION: Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load to A/C piping.
    3. After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core support center and temporarily fasten it with rope or wire to prevent overloading the A/C piping.
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