M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
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 mounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radiator core support (2).
1: A/C condenser
White arrow: Vehicle front
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.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage radiator and A/C condenser core.
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Minimize the lift of A/C condenser to prevent load from being applied to A/C piping.
e. After removing the radiator, place the A/C condenser on the radiator core support to prevent load from being applied to piping. And then,
temporarily secure them using a rope to prevent them from being dropped.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service
tool). See: Coolant/Service and Repair/Inspection.
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Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant and A/T fluid.