M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Remove the A/C piping bracket from left side member, and then move the A/C piping out of the way.
5. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator.
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Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
7. Remove cooling fan assembly (1).
CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
8. Remove radiator as follows:
a. Remove mount bracket (RH and LH).
b. Pull the radiator (1) rearward from the vehicle, and then remove the mounting bolts (3) and A/C condenser (2).
NOTE: Figure shows right side.
c. Lift up and pull the radiator (4) rearward, and then remove the motor core support (2).
1: A/C condenser
CAUTION: At this time, A/C condenser is on the lower end of radiator front surface. Minimize the movement to the rear side.
d. Lift up the A/C condenser to disengage the lower end of front surface, and then remove the radiator.