Purpose, Function
The radiator disperses the engine coolant heat flowing internally by receiving against the vehicle while it is driven or air flow produced by the cooling fan.
Construction
The radiator is installed to the front of the engine compartment.
Four mounting rubbers are utilized to decrease vibration.

A down-flow radiator with corrugated fins has been adopted.
The radiator tanks are made of plastic and the core is made of aluminum for weight reduction.

Radiator Removal/Installation
Shroud Panel Removal/InstallationFuel Draining Procedure
WARNING:
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this,
complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks ...
Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt.
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE W ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...