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Radiator Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
  2. For A/T model, drain A/T fluid. Refer to A/T FLUID CHANGE .
  3. Drain coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining .
  4. Remove cooling fan assembly. "Radiator Cooling Fan Assembly Removal and Installation: J24B"
  5. For A/T model, remove A/T fluid cooler hoses.
  6. Remove radiator inlet hose and outlet hose from radiator.
  7. Remove front grill. Refer to FRONT BUMPER COMPONENTS .
  8. Remove condenser upper brackets (1) and lower brackets (2) from radiator.
    Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Upper And Lower Brackets
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  9. Remove radiator from vehicle.