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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
Hey guys. My radiator is leaking and I want to change it myself but not sure exact how to. I tried searching and found some info on how to change the radiator for 4th gen and seemed somewhat easy. Can anyone give me a little write up on changing radiator for 5th gen perhaps? Seems like its only hoses and bolts. Also, do I drain the coolant in the radiator via bolts at the bottom? Thanks.
Edit: I have some basic hand tools only, so if you can list what I need to get the job done too, that would be swell.
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You should be able to find the link to the FSM (factory service manual) in awolfinwater 2 posts above yours.
Pretty easy to R&R, remove the splash guard undernearth and drain the radiator. Disconnect top and bottom radiator hoses, transmission cooler lines, the brackets at the top that hold the radiator in place and disconnect the fan wiring harnesses. Make sure everything is disconnected and gently lift the old radiator (with fans connected) out of the engine bay. Remove the fans from the old radiator, bolt onto the new radiator and put everything back together and refill the cooling system, preferrably with new coolant. Make sure you warm the engine enough to open the thermostat, then turn off, let cool and check the coolant level. You may have to do this a couple times to get all the air out of the system.