COOLING SYSTEM - Radiator


RADIATOR
CLEANING OF RADIATOR

Using water or a steam cleaner, remove any mud and dirt from the radiator core.

Notice:  If using a high pressure type cleaner, be careful not to deform the fins of the radiator core. If the cleaner nozzle pressure is 30-35 kg/cm2 (427 - 498 psi, 2942 - 3432 kPa), keep a distance of at least 40-50 cm between the radiator core and cleaner nozzle.

co0034.gif (14108 bytes) INSPECTION OF RADIATOR

1. INSPECT RADIATOR (WATER FILLER) CAP
Using a radiator cap tester, pump the tester and measure the relief valve opening pressure.

Standard opening pressure:
      0.75 - 1.05 kg/cm2
      (10.7 - 14.9 psi, 74 -103 kPa)

Minimum opening pressure:
      0.6 kg/cm2 (8.5 psi, 59 kPa)

co0964.gif (14668 bytes) If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the radiator cap.

2. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

(a)  Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tester to the radiator (water filler) cap.
(b)  Warm up the engine.
(c)  Pump it to 1.2 kg/cm2 (17.1 psi, 118 kPa), check that pressure does not drop.

If the pressure drops, check for leaks on the hoses, radiator or water pump. If no external leaks are found, check the heater core, cylinder block and head.

  REMOVAL OF  RADIATOR                
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1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY

CAUTION:   Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2.  REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE UNDER COVERS

3.  DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-6)  

co0987.gif (15260 bytes) 4.  REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
     Remove the seven clips and support seal.
co1106.gif (19136 bytes) 5.  DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSES
co0975.gif (13110 bytes) 6.  REMOVE FRONT HOOD LOCK

7.  DISCONNECT RADIATOR COOLING FAN CONNECTORS

8.  DISCONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w A/C) or SWITCH (w/o A/C) CONNECTOR

 

co0973.gif (10498 bytes) 9.  REMOVE RADIATOR AND COOLING FANS
(a)  Remove the two bolts and upper support. Remove the two upper supports.
co1155.gif (21860 bytes) (b)  Remove the radiator and two cooling fan assembly.
(c)  Remove the two lower supports.
co1028.gif (12487 bytes) 10.  REMOVE NO.1 AND NO.2 COOLING FANS FROM RADIATOR
Remove the three bolts per cooling fan. Remove the two cooling fans.

 

co1028.gif (12487 bytes) INSTALLATION OF RADIATOR
(See page CO-17)

1.  INSTALL NO.1 AND NO.2 COOLING FANS TO RADIATOR
Install the cooling fan with the three bolts. Install the two cooling fans.

 

co0976.gif (12066 bytes) 2.  INSTALL RADIATOR AND COOLING FANS
(a)  Place the two lower supports in position on the body.
co1156.gif (22138 bytes) (b)  Place the radiator and two cooling fan assembly in position on the body.
co0973.gif (10498 bytes) (c)  Install the upper supports with the two bolts. Install the two upper supports.
co1017.gif (8509 bytes) HINT:   After installation, check that the rubber cushion (A) of the supports are not depressed.

3.  CONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w A/C) OR SWITCH (w/o A/C) CONNECTOR

4.  CONNECT RADIATOR COOLING FAN CONNECTORS. 

co0975.gif (13110 bytes) 5.  INSTALL FRONT HOOD LOCK
co1106.gif (19136 bytes) 6.  CONNECT RADIATOR HOSES

7.  CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY

8.  FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-7)

9.  START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

10. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Install the support seal with the seven clips.
11.  INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE UNDER COVERS