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Cooling system components (on body)
 
1 - 
Radiator 
Removing and installing   page 19
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After replacing, completely replace coolantWith ATF cooler on vehicles with automatic 
transmission 
2 - 
Securing clip 
3 - 
Securing rubber 
4 - 
O-ring Replace if damaged
5 - 
Lower coolant hose Secured to radiator with retaining clipMake sure hose is securely seatedCoolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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6 - 
Securing clip 
To secure temperature switch in coolant 
hose 
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Radiator, removing and installing
 
     
Removing  
     
-  Remove front bumper. 
     
       Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 
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-  Drain coolant at drain plug (arrow)   page 19
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Vehicles with automatic transmission  -  Disconnect coolant hoses at radiator, unhinge clamp from connection 
flange (arrow). 
-  Disconnect connector from temperature switch at bottom-left of 
radiator. 
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 Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 37
    -  Remove ATF lines from radiator.
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All models 
    
Installing  
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:  
Vehicles with automatic transmission  
 Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 37
   
Tightening torques   -  Release both radiator retaining bolts, pull up and remove (arrows).
-  Tilt radiator toward front, lift up and remove.
-  Fill up coolant   page 19
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-  Check ATF level.Component  
Tightening torque  
Condenser to radiator   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Coolant line to radiator   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
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