If there are obstructions to air flow, remove them.
If the corrugated fins [A] are deformed, carefully straighten them.
If the air passages of the radiator core are blocked more than 20% by unremovable obstructions or irreparably deformed fins, replace the radiator with a new one.
NOTICE
When cleaning the radiator with steam cleaner, be careful of the following to prevent radiator damage: Keep the steam gun [A] away more than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) [B] from the radiator core.
Hold the steam gun perpendicular [C] (not oblique [D]) to the core surface.
Run the steam gun, following the core fin direction.
Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation
Radiator Cap InspectionSpecifications
Whenever you see the symbols
shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and maintenance
practices.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNINGWARNING indicates a hazardous
situation whi ...
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the idle speed control valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws [A]
Idle Spe ...
Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal).
Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new
one.
To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat
[A] in a container of water and raise the temperature
of ...