FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
11. Remove mounting bolts and then remove hood lock bracket assembly (LH/RH).
12. Remove washer tank and washer tank inlet. Refer to See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Windshield Washer Reservoir/Service and Repair/Exploded
View.
13. Remove ambient sensor. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC/Service and Repair/Exploded
View.
14. Remove GAS sensor (with intelligent A/C). Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Gas
Sensor/Exploded View.
15. Disconnect harness clamp from hood lock stay.
16. Remove mounting bolt and nut, and remove hood lock stay.
17. Remove horn (HIGH/LOW). Refer to See: Lighting and Horns/Horn/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
18. Remove ICC sensor integrated unit (with intelligent cruse control model). Refer to See: Cruise Control/Cruise Control Module/Service and
Repair/Exploded View/ICC (Full Speed Range).
19. Remove intelligent key warning buzzer. Refer to See: Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Service and Repair/Intelligent Key
Warning Buzzer/Removal and Installation.
20. Remove power steering oil cooler.
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VQ35HR models:
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VK50VE models:
21. Disconnect harness connector of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Refrigerant Pressure Sensor /
Switch/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
22. Remove condenser assembly and condenser pipe assembly. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Condenser HVAC/Service and
Repair/Removal And Installation.
23. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hose (upper/lower) from fan shroud and remove A/T fluid cooler hose (upper/lower) from radiator.
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VQ35HR, 2WD models:
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VQ35HR, AWD models: Refer to .
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VK50VE models: Refer to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Transmission Cooler/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
24. Remove radiator upper hose and lower hose at radiator side.
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VQ35HR models: Refer to .
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VK50VE models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Thermostat/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
25. Remove radiator.
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VQ35HR models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
and Installation.
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VK50VE models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
and Installation.
26. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Impact Sensor/Service and Repair/Crash Zone Sensor/Removal and
Installation.
27. Disconnect harness connector of cooling fan.
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VQ35HR models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
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VK50VE models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
28. Disconnect all harness clip from radiator core support assembly.
29. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove radiator core support assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
30. Remove the following parts after removing radiator core support assembly.
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Cooling fan (LH/RH)
- VQ35HR models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
- VK50VE models: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Exploded View.
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Front bumper side retainer (LH/RH)
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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After installation, replenish the following parts.
- Refrigerant: Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant (VQ35HR models) or See: Heating
and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant (VK50VE models).
- Engine coolant: Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Refilling (VQ35HR models) or See:
Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Refilling (VK50VE models).
- A/T fluid: Refer to (VQ35HR models) or See: Maintenance/Fluids/Fluid - A/T/Service and Repair (VK50VE models).
- Power steering oil: Refer to See: Maintenance/Fluids/Power Steering Fluid/Service and Repair.