Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1672

Fig. 42: Identifying Radiator Side Deflector RH Clips
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8. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH

a. Remove the wire harness clamp.

b. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and side deflector.

Fig. 43: Identifying Radiator Side Deflector LH Clips
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9. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.

Fig. 44: Identifying Radiator Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE RADIATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.

Fig. 45: Identifying Radiator Brackets Bolts
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2. REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG

a. Remove the drain cock plug.

b. Remove the O-ring.

3. ASSEMBLE SST

a. Install the claw to part A of the overhaul handle as shown in the illustration.

SST 09230-01010

Fig. 46: Installing Claw To Part A Of Overhaul Handle
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b. While squeezing the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that dimension B is as specified below.

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Dimension B: 0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.00787 to 0.0118 in.)

4. UNCAULK LOCK PLATE

a. Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.

SST 09230-01010

Fig. 47: Uncaulk Lock Plate Using SST
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5. REMOVE RADIATOR TANK

a. Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or inlet or outlet port) with a plastic-faced hammer and

remove the tank.

Fig. 48: Removing Radiator Tank
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b. Remove the O-ring.

INSPECTION

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1. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE

a. Inspect the lock plate for damage.

If the sides of the lock plate groove are deformed, reassembly of the tank will be impossible.
Correct any deformations with pliers.

Water will leak if the bottom of the lock plate groove is damaged or dented. Repair or replace it if
necessary.

Fig. 49: Inspecting Lock Plate For Damage
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL RADIATOR TANK

a. Check that there are no foreign objects in the lock plate groove, and install a new O-ring. Make

sure the O-ring is not twisted.

HINT:

When cleaning the lock plate groove, lightly rub it with sandpaper without scratching it.

NOTE:

The radiator can only be recaulked twice. After the second time, the
radiator core must be replaced.

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