Clean the Radiator, Condenser and Area Surrounding the Engine - 4-Cylinder Engines

For good engine operation, as well as for efficient cooling and air-conditioning, it is also essential to keep the outside of the components clean.

Remove dirt from the area surrounding the engine and the radiators.

  1. Remove cover (A) at both sides.

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    A - Cover

    B - Screen

    C - Screen


  2. Pull screens (B) and (C) (if equipped) to the side and remove trash.

  3. To facilitate cleaning, pull combined cooler (D) to the side. Remove trash from radiator (F), transmission oil cooler (E) and combined cooler (D).

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    D - Combined Cooler

    E - Transmission Oil Cooler

    F - Radiator


  4. Push the combined cooler back into the guide rails until it clicks into place.

  5. Re-install screens of combined cooler and radiator.

  6. Install covers (A).

  7. Use a mirror to check the bimetallic spring (G) of the viscous fan for dirt, and clean if necessary. See "Cooling System - Viscous Fan, Clean the Bimetallic Spring" in this Section.

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    Bimetallic Spring of Viscous Fan


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