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CO-46 < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > [VK56DE] RADIATOR 12. Remove the two A/C condenser bolts. 13. Remove radiator as follows: CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core when removing. a. With lifting and pulling radiator in a rear direction, disassemble mounting rubber (lower) from radiator core support center. CAUTION: Because A/C condenser is attached to the front-lower por- tion of radiator, moving it in the rear direction should be at minimum. b. Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the fitting at front-bottom surface. CAUTION: Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load to A/C piping. c. After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core sup- port center to prevent a load to A/C piping, and temporarily fix it with rope or similar means. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION • Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to . • Start and warm up engine. Visually check there are no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid. Checking Radiator INFOID:0000000005260583 Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows. CAUTION: • Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins. • When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radia- tor shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical connectors to prevent water from enter- ing. 1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward. • Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm 2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8 in). LBIA0421E PBIC1936E PBIC1054E 2010 Pathfinder |