"Lexus ES300: How To Install The Radiator"

Lexus ES300 Radiator

My buddies Lexus ES300 radiator is all banged up from him hitting a log yesterday. We are trying to pull the old one out and put the new one in. Anyone got any tips or instructions on how to do this?

Answer:

1. DRAIN COOLANT.

2. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSES.

3. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER LINES.

4. REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING.

5. REMOVE THE RADIATOR SUPPORTS.

6. DISCONNECT THE HORN CONNECTORS.

7. REMOVE THE LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR.

8. REMOVE THE HOOD LOCK LEVER RELEASE.

9. REMOVE THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY.

10. REMOVE THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION.

11. REMOVE THE BOLTS.