Celica GT-S L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2000)
3. DENSO Made: UNCAULK LOCK PLATES
Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolts.
SST 09230-01010
4. DENSO Made: REMOVE TANKS AND O-RINGS
Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O-ring.
5. A/T (DENSO Made): REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK
a. Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 plate washers.
c. Remove the oil cooler and 2 O-rings.
INSPECTION
DENSO Made: INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE
HINT:
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If the sides of the lock plate groove are deformed, reassembly of the tank will be impossible.
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Therefore, first correct any deformation with pliers or similar object. Water leakage will result if the bottom of the lock plate groove is damaged.
NOTICE: The radiator can only be recaulked 2 times. After the 2nd time, the radiator core must be replaced.