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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Remove the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the upper transmission oil cooler pipe from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.

  5. Object Number: 1202407  Size: SH
  6. Loop a rope around each of the upper 2 tabs of the condenser and tie a rope around the upper tie bar.
  7. Remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts.

  8. Object Number: 1202411  Size: SH
  9. Remove the upper radiator support brackets.

  10. Object Number: 1202424  Size: SH
  11. Pry upward on the fan shroud tabs at the radiator clips.

  12. Object Number: 1203537  Size: SH
  13. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  14. Remove the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
  15. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.

  16. Object Number: 1203530  Size: SH
  17. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  18. Remove the right radiator air deflector retainers.
  19. Remove the right radiator air deflector.

  20. Object Number: 1203535  Size: SH
  21. Remove the left radiator air deflector retainers.
  22. Remove the left radiator air deflector.
  23. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  24. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  25. Remove the fan wire harness connectors.

  26. Object Number: 1203468  Size: SH
  27. Remove the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
  28. Remove the lower radiator support brackets.
  29. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil cooler pipes.
  30. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes attachment nut from the transmission.

  31. Object Number: 1203519  Size: SH
  32. Remove both transmission oil cooler pipes from the transmission.

  33. Object Number: 1203515  Size: SH
  34. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe clip from the fan shroud.
  35. Remove the lower transmission oil cooler pipe from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  36. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes.
  37. Remove the fan wire harness connectors.

  38. Object Number: 1202428  Size: SH
  39. Remove the fan shroud assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1202428  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan shroud assembly.

  2. Object Number: 1203522  Size: SH
  3. Install the transmission oil cooler pipes.
  4. Install the lower transmission oil cooler pipe to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.

  5. Object Number: 1203515  Size: SH
  6. Install the transmission oil cooler pipe clip to the fan shroud.

  7. Object Number: 1203519  Size: SH
  8. Install both transmission oil cooler pipes to the transmission.
  9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  10. Install the transmission oil cooler pipe attachment nut to the transmission.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1336474  Size: SH
  12. Bend the radiator air side seals and insert the seals into the channel of the intake air splash shields.

  13. Object Number: 1337348  Size: SH
  14. The radiator air side seals must be in the proper position for proper air flow.

  15. Object Number: 1203468  Size: SH
  16. Install the lower radiator support brackets.
  17. Install the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  19. Install the fan wire harness connectors.
  20. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  21. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .

  22. Object Number: 1203535  Size: SH

    Important: Radiator air deflectors must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.

  23. Install the left radiator air deflector.
  24. Install the left radiator air deflector retainers.

  25. Object Number: 1203530  Size: SH
  26. Install the right radiator air deflector.
  27. Install the right radiator air deflector retainers.
  28. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.

  29. Object Number: 1203537  Size: SH
  30. Install the lower radiator air deflector.
  31. Install the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
  32. Lower the vehicle.

  33. Object Number: 1212433  Size: SH
  34. Snap fan shroud tabs into the radiator clips.
  35. Remove the rope attached to the condenser and upper tie bar.

  36. Object Number: 1202411  Size: SH
  37. Install the upper radiator support brackets.
  38. Important: Do not allow the upper bracket to twist when tightening the screw or vibration may result.


    Object Number: 1212430  Size: SH
  39. Install the upper radiator support bracket bolts.
  40. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  41. Install the upper transmission oil cooler pipe to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  42. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  43. Install the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  44. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  45. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.