- 1). Drain the coolant from the engine into the drain pan by opening the valve on the bottom of the radiator with a wrench. Place the pan out of reach of children and animals.
- 2). Unplug the wiring harness from the cooling fan by squeezing the clip and pulling it out. Disconnect the reservoir overflow hose from the radiator using the screwdriver to loosen the clamp. Remove the undercover from the right side of the engine using a screwdriver. Disconnect the fan shroud using a wrench. The fan and shroud come off as one unit.
- 3). Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses using a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamps. Unplug the temperature switch by pulling it out. Disconnect the transmission cooling hoses from the radiator using a screwdriver if your Camry has an automatic transmission. Remove the two mounting bolts from the radiator using a wrench. Pull the radiator straight up and out of the Toyota.
- 4). Insert the new radiator into the track and slide it straight down. Secure it with the two bolts, tightening them with the wrench. Connect the transmission cooling hoses and tighten the clamps with a screwdriver if your car has an automatic transmission. Plug in the temperature switch.
- 5). Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses and tighten the clamps with the screwdriver. Install the fan assembly and tighten the bolts with a wrench. Install the right side undercover. Connect the reservoir overflow hose and tighten the clamp with the screwdriver. Plug the wiring harness into the fan assembly.
- 6). Fill the reservoir and radiator with engine coolant. Start the car and check the entire system for leaks.
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