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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  3. Detach the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1949752  Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator support brackets (2) from top of radiator by rasing the securing lock (3) 10mm and then sliding the bracket off the radiator slide pin (1). Carry out same procedure for other bracket.
  6. Raise and support the radiator assembly out of the rubber grommets located in the cross member.
  7. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  9. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.

  10. Object Number: 1949754  Size: SH
  11. Remove the retaining clip (2) from the outlet hose quick connect fitting (1).
  12. Remove the outlet hose quick connect fitting (1) from the radiator assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1949754  Size: SH
  1. Install the outlet hose quick connect fitting retaining clip (2) to the quick connect fitting (1).
  2. Install the outlet hose quick connect fitting (1) to the radiator spigot.
  3. Install the outlet hose quick connect fitting retaining clip (2) slightly pull on the quick connect fitting to confirm fitting.
  4. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Attach the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  8. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.