To avoid scalds, wear gloves and protective clothing before changing the radiator in your Santa Fe, and always be sure the engine is cool before replacing the radiator. However, if you choose not to reuse it, take it to a garage or a hazardous waste facility for proper disposal. Tips and WarningsĮngine coolant can be reused if it isn't old or contaminated. Start the engine and let it run for a couple of minutes, then turn it off and add more fluids, if necessary. Fill the new radiator with a mixture of half water and half engine coolantįill the new radiator with a mixture of half water and half engine coolant. Reinstall and reconnect the engine components in the reverse order that they were removed. Reinstall and reconnect the engine components Lift the radiator carefully out of the engine compartment and install the new radiator.

Lift the condenser brackets and the mounting tabs and position them out of the way. Tile the radiator towards the rear and remove the condenser brackets. Tile the radiator towards the rear and remove the condenser brackets Take off the radiator's outlet hose and disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the engine cooling fan motor, and remove the fan motor harness from the fan shroud clips. Disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator overflowĭisconnect the coolant hose from the radiator overflow and take off the radiator support brackets on the fan shroud.

Take off the fan shroud clips on the condenser tubes, and remove the bolts that connect the fan shroud to the condenser bracket. Take off the fan shroud clips on the condenser tubes

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