Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Radiator Removal/Installation

WARNING:

• Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.

• Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.

• When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the front under cover No.1..

3. Drain the engine coolant..

4. Remove the plug hole plate..

5. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component..

6. Remove the coolant reserve tank..

7. Remove the cooling fan component..

8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Refill the engine coolant..

11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..

Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

CAUTION:

• To prevent damage to the upper mount rubber bracket tab, do not apply excessive force.

1. While pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab lightly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, pull out the upper mount rubber bracket toward the vehicle rear.

2. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket.

Radiator Removal Note

1. To prevent damage to the radiator core, protect it by covering the radiator surface with cardboard.

2. Lift the radiator and remove it from the radiator installation holes on the shroud panel.

3. Move the radiator and condenser to the engine side.

4. Remove the two bolts (lower side) which secure the condenser to the radiator.

5. Remove the two bolts (upper side) which secure the condenser to the radiator.

6. Remove the radiator from above the engine compartment.