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Pic of the electrical connectors into the cooling fans. You only need to unplug the single large connector. Squeeze the middle of the connector while pulling it out to release it. You do not need to unplug the smaller pair of connectors. Leaking original radiator, see lower right corner. Radiator feels flimsy and is plastic and aluminum.
I’m about to start a similar radiator replacement job on my 2014 Lexus RX350. I’ve reviewed all of Cleshock’s excellent detailed descriptions. I still have a few questions for him. There appears to be no way to contact him on this forum other than if he happens to read this post. Is that correct?
Cleshock has not posted here since January 2023. He is probably no longer logging onto this site.
If you PM him it may, or may not go to his email and may, or may not, get his attention and he may or may not decide to post a reply.
Last edited by Clutchless; Nov 21, 2024 at 02:52 PM.
Thanks for your response on his current status. I’ll plunge ahead and am grateful for his comprehensive and well documented explanation of the radiator changeout.
I’m new to this forum and not familiar with the meaning of PM, IN YOUR RESPONSE TO ME.
Radiator on my 2013 RX350 is leaking near the lower coolant hose...pressure tested and confirmed its not the hose clamp, its leaking at the transition between aluminum fin area and lower black plastic section.
Searching for threads on replacing the radiator on the 3rd gen is not showing much, and only 1 video on YouTube that is helpful, but not the most technical. I am hopeful that I can avoid disconnecting/opening up the AC system to move the condenser when removing/replacing the radiator (guy in the YouTube video said he removed AC lines). I see some AC line support mounts I could open up that will yield an inch or two of movement for the condenser and associated AC lines without unscrewing the AC lines from the condenser, which should yield enough room to wiggle/slide the radiator out). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3OMM8i0MgI
Has anyone hear tackled a radiator replacement or seen threads that might be helpful? I have searched several times for Gen3 RX350 radiator replacements, but come up empty. I plan to start on this project 2 or 3 weeks from now, so I have time for thoughts and discussion. I will post pics as we proceed.
Also - would a Lexus repair manual or other manuals be helpful and provide value-add information? I have no problem spending $20 - $40 for info that will be helpful. Any recs on which resource and where to purchase?
Not very difficult .it took me total 3 h .make sure you have tools to remove the clumps from rubber pipes which also could be replaced .
I just completed a radiator replacement on my 2014 RX350. I followed Cleshocks instructions in this thread and the job went smoothly. CLESHOCK, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO. Your instructions were detailed, concise and understandable.
I just completed a radiator replacement on my 2014 RX350. I followed Cleshocks instructions in this thread and the job went smoothly. CLESHOCK, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO. Your instructions were detailed, concise and understandable.
sorry for the delay in responding, been super busy and kept getting distracted. glad to hear that you had success! It’s not a bad project, much easier than changing the alternator…
I cannot remember the exact details, as the project was two years ago. But this part/section was not difficult. Once you remove the electric fan and shroud, and loosen the ac condenser, and take off the top bracket it’s easy from there. I don’t remember taking the lower “feet” off the lower frame area, believe the ac Condenser just sits on it, and the upper bracket then locks it all together. Again I don’t recall the details, but at this part of the project there were no memorable snags.
This car has rotated between two of my sons, provided service in NC and Salt Lake City, and has been my daily driver for the past few months. No problems 2 years and 30,000 miles later.
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