OEM 2000 Toyota Echo Radiator

2000 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall a radiator on 2000 Toyota Echo?

  A: The radiator removal process begins with coolant drain and continuation by removing engine under covers. You should disconnect the electric cooling fan connector together with the hone connector as well as upper and lower radiator hoses and radiator reservoir hose and disconnect 2 oil cooler hoses when using an automatic transmission. Start by draining engine coolant and moving on to remove engine under covers. Disconnect electric cooling fan connector, hope connector, upper and lower radiator hoses, radiator reservoir hose, and for automatic transmission disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses. Afterwards, remove the 2 clips along with the radiator cover and then take out the radiator assembly with its accompanying 2 radiator support cushions and grommets. Finally, remove the electric cooling fan by taking out the 3 bolts. The radiator electric fan needs three bolts removed to disconnect it from the unit. The radiator disassembly process includes eliminating the drain plug with its O-ring while separating the No. 3 radiator hose and extracting the 2 bolts and water filter. Use Assembly Special Service Tool: 09230-01010 to install the claw onto the overhaul handle and adjust stopper bolts for "B" dimension at 0.2 - 0.3 mm (0.008 - 0.012 inch). The lock plates need uncaulking with this tool before tapping the radiator bracket to extract the tank along with O-ring. Automatic transmission requires the removal of oil cooler from lower tank by first removing two nuts along with two plate washers followed by oil cooler and two O-rings removal. Check the lock plate for damage before correcting deformation which may lead to water leakage but remember that the radiator must be replaced after two recaulking procedures. When reinstalling the oil cooler set it up on the lower tank while using two plate washers and two new O-rings followed by nuts torqued to 8.34 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.). The repair process requires new O-rings and tanks with specific care to exclude foreign items from the lock plate gap. A soft-faced hammer must be used to eliminate gaps when taping the lock plate. Insert Special Service Tool: 09230-01010 once more and modify the stopper bolt until it reaches 8.4 mm (0.331 inch). After that, finish the lock plate by avoiding staking around pipes and brackets. Raise or lower the lock plate until it measures between 7.40 - 7.80 mm (0.2913 - 0.3071 inch) following checks. Secure the installed water filter with two bolts tightened to 7.5 Nm then reconnect the Number 3 radiator hose. Place an additional drain plug O-ring on the drain plug and apply the correct securing mechanism. The inspection for water leaks includes drain plug tightening followed by inlet and outlet pipe plugging using Special Service Tool: 09230-01010, radiator cap tester pressure adjustment to 177 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi), and complete radiator submersion in water for leak detection. To install the electric cooling fan use 3 bolts torqued to 7.5 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 66 inch lbs., after which place the 2 radiator support cushions and grommets on the body brackets before attaching the upper radiator supports with appropriate number of bolts and reconnection of all hoses and connectors. The installation process includes hiding the engine before filling with engine coolant and engine start before inspecting for coolant leakage.