OEM 2006 Scion xA Radiator

2006 Scion xA Radiator Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install a radiator on 2006 Scion xA?

  A: A radiator replacement process starts with disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable and allowing at least 90 seconds of wait time to activate Air Bag and seat belt pretensioners. Engine coolant drainage is necessary before disconnecting three hoses which include the radiator's inlet and outlet and automatic transaxle oil cooler inlet and outlet. The radiator grille and hood lock assembly require removal of 3 bolts to begin. Additionally the hood lock support sub-assembly needs detachment through removal of 2 bolts and a clip with a hood lock support. The radiator support sub-assembly upper requires removal when you disconnect two connectors from the horns, detach the condenser using two bolts and take out four bolts to remove the radiator support upper. The radiator assembly removal process requires disconnecting the cooling fan motor connector and unbolting 3 pieces for the fan shroud with fan and then unbolting 2 water filler positions and lastly removing the 2 radiator support cushions and the radiator support lower. The first step needs to be installing the radiator assembly alongside the 2 radiator support cushions and radiator support lower after which you should install the water filler with 2 bolts tightened to 7.5 Nm followed by installing the fan shroud with fan through 3 bolts of 7.5 Nm tightening torque. After installing the radiator support sub-assembly upper with 4 bolts reaching 5.0 Nm torque then you should attach the condenser through 2 bolts while connecting the 2 connectors to the horns. Begin with installing the radiator support opening cover and continuously attach the hood lock support sub-assembly with two bolts and one clip before installing the hood lock assembly temporarily using three bolts. After adjusting the hood lock assembly you should install the radiator grille. Install first the automatic transaxle oil cooler hoses between outlet and inlet and then position the radiator hose tubing between outlet and inlet. A procedure includes reconnecting the cable to the negative terminal followed by inserting engine coolant while checking for leaks and performing required initializations following negative terminal cable changes.