Radiator DIY?
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Radiator DIY?
It is time to replace the radiator on my 04 rx. I thought I had come across a diy on this, but I can't seem to find it... If there isn't a diy, does anyone have any tips for completing this job?
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Check out post #3 in this thread. Nice writeup unfortunately no photos:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...stall-dyi.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...stall-dyi.html
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Check out post #3 in this thread. Nice writeup unfortunately no photos:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...stall-dyi.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...stall-dyi.html
#4
Radiators are straightforward. Make sure you use Toyota Genuine Coolant, the pink stuff. Take pics if you can.
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This job was fairly straightforward. There are a couple things to consider when doing this:
The screws which attach brackets to the AC condenser were rusted. I needed to drain AC refrigerant to remove unit.
Buy a couple screw type hose clamps. The lower rad hose is almost impossible to remove/attach with the spring style clamps.
Good double stick tape and new weatherstripping. I carefully removed and reused most of the weatherstripping from the original radiator. I still had some that wasn't reusable.
I did not detach the hood latch. Once the bracket was removed, I simply rested it on the motor.
The screws which attach brackets to the AC condenser were rusted. I needed to drain AC refrigerant to remove unit.
Buy a couple screw type hose clamps. The lower rad hose is almost impossible to remove/attach with the spring style clamps.
Good double stick tape and new weatherstripping. I carefully removed and reused most of the weatherstripping from the original radiator. I still had some that wasn't reusable.
I did not detach the hood latch. Once the bracket was removed, I simply rested it on the motor.
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I didn't think it was necessary to drain AC line and discharge the refrigerant to make the job easier, wow. One more thing to consider. Good thing that I have a 3 CFM vacuum pump to evacuate the AC system when the time comes.
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Yes, If you can remove the screws which hold the brackets on. I could not with the unit still in the vehicle. They were phillips head, and were rusted. Even with it out, I was only able to remove one side. I then bent the other bracket enough that I could get the radiator out. Those of you who live in areas that don't experience rust will probably be able to do the job without removing the condenser.
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