Removal & Installation
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Drain the engine coolant into a suitable container.
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If necessary for access, remove the air cleaner, mounting stud and duct.
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Remove the upper fan mounting bolts.
On some vehicles, such as this 1998 model, remove the upper fan mounting bolts
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Unfasten the retainers, then remove the upper radiator panel.
Unfasten the upper radiator panel fasteners, then remove the panel
CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old. To avoid being burned, do NOT remove the thermostat housing cap while the engine is at normal operating temperature. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if the cap is removed while the engine is still hot.
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Remove the cooling fans, as outlined later in this section.
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Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator neck and the radiator hoses from the radiator.
Unfasten the hose clamp and disconnect the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator neck
Disconnect the remaining hoses from the radiator
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If equipped, unplug the cooling sending unit electrical connector.
On some vehicles, you must unplug the coolant sending unit electrical connector
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If equipped, disconnect the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator.
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If equipped with an automatic transaxle, disconnect the transaxle cooler lines from the radiator side tank.
Use a flare nut wrench to disconnect the upper transaxle oil cooler line