RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil hose. (ATX)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
8. Inspect the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)


Radiator cap
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