Components

Removal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

Installation

Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
On-vehicle inspection
Starting systemCoolant thermostat (coolant temperature below thermostat regulating
temperature)
Hint:
This dtc relates to the thermostat.
Description
This dtc is set when the engine coolant temperature (ect) does not reach 75°c
(167°f) despite
sufficient engine warm-up time having elapsed.
Monitor description
The ecm estimates the ect based on the starting temperature, en ...
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
Caution
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, obse ...
Removal
Remove radiator grille sub-assembly
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower
Detach the 16 claws and remove the radiator grille.
Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower
Detac ...