RADIATOR
E-7prose procedureREMOVAL / INSPECTION / INSTALLATION
CAUTION
• Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti-theft system before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to page T-113.)
• Position the hose clamp in the original location on the hose, and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good fit.
Radiator Removal / Installation
- 1Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- 2Drain the engine coolant.
- 3Remove the under cover.
- 4Remove in the order shown in the figure.
![Exploded view of the radiator and electric cooling fan assembly in the engine bay (front of vehicle on left). Numbered callouts (1)–(5): (1) Radiator hose, (2) Coolant reservoir hose, (3) Cooling fan connector, (4) Cooling fan and additional fan, (5) Radiator. Torque values shown: 7.8–11 N·m (80–110 cm-kg, 69–95 in-lb) for fan mounting; 10–25 N·m (1.9–2.6 m-kg [unclear in some prints], 14–19 ft-lb) for radiator mounting. Unit caption: N·m (m-kg, ft-lb).](/images/page-0137_fig1.png)
05U0EX-016 - 5Install in the reverse order of removal.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fan mountingcallout 3 | ≈76 - 108N·m |
| Radiator mountingcallout 1 | ≈98 - 245N·m |
Fan mountingcallout 3
76 - 108N·m
Radiator mountingcallout 1
98 - 245N·m
Removal/Installation callouts
1
PartRadiator hose
2
PartCoolant reservoir hose
3
PartCooling fan connector
4
PartCooling fan and additional fan
5
PartRadiator (Inspection ... page E-7)
INSPECTION
Radiator Inspection
- 1Check for the following and repair or replace as necessary: Cracks, damage, and water leakage.
05U0EX-017 - 2Bent fins (repair with a screwdriver).
- 3Distorted or bent radiator inlet.
Steps After Installation
- 1Install the under cover.
- 2Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to page E-5.)
- 3Connect the negative battery cable.
- 4Start the engine and check for leaks.