FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Radiator Support: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Use refrigerant collecting equipment to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant.
2. Remove floor under cover. Refer to See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Floor Side Fairing/Removal and Installation.
3. Remove front bumper fascia, front bumper fascia lower, energy absorber and bumper reinforcement. Refer to See: Bumper/Front Bumper/Service
and Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator.
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VQ35HR models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Draining.
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VK50VE models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Draining.
5. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
6. Remove air guide lower (LH/RH).
7. Remove air guide upper (LH/RH).
8. Remove front combination lamp (LH/RH). Refer to See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
9. Disconnect hood lock switch connector from head lamp bracket (RH).
10. Remove mounting bolts and then remove head lamp bracket (LH/RH).