Clean the Radiator, Condenser and Area Surrounding the Engine

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A - Screen

B - Screen

C - Air-Conditioning System Condenser (If Equipped)

D - Combined Cooler

E - Attaching Screw

F - Radiator

G - Bimetallic Spring of Viscous Fan

For the engine to operate properly, it is also essential to keep the area surrounding the engine clean. Remove accumulations of trash from the area surrounding the engine.

For efficient cooling and air-conditioning, it is also essential to keep the outside of the radiator, cooler and condenser clean.

Pull screens (A) and (B) to the side and remove dirt thoroughly.

Pull out condenser (C) to the side. Remove dirt from condenser (C) or combined cooler (D).

Remove attaching screw (E) and tilt the combined cooler towards the front. To secure the radiator in the tilted up position, screw the attaching screw (E) into the hole opposite. Thoroughly remove dirt from radiator (F).

Move the combined cooler back to its home position and secure it there with the attaching screw. When re-installing the condenser, make sure that it is positioned centrally in relation to the combined cooler and engages in the guide rails properly.

Re-install screens of condenser and radiator.

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