OEM 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Radiator

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the radiator on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Service and repair of the radiator requires starting with removal of the side support through unfastening the 4 nuts and 2 brackets then unfastening the 8 nuts combined with removal of the 2 side supports. You must remove the drain plug together with its O-ring from the radiator. Use Special Service Tool: 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01030) to install the claw on part A of the overhaul handle while adjusting the stopper bolt to reach dimension B between 0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 inch). Then squeeze the handle until the stopper bolt stops. A plastic-faced hammer should be used to tap the radiator bracket gently for removing the tank along with the O-ring. Check the lock plate for damage by inspecting its groove sides; use pliers to correct uneven areas but replace it if the bottom shows damage since recaulking the radiator is permitted only two times before requiring core replacement. Mount the tank onto its assembly position while being careful not to harm the O-ring and use a new O-ring placed into the lock plate groove with no foreign materials inside. Use Special Service Tool: 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020) with the punch assembly to install on part A of the overhaul handle. Adjust the stopper bolt to dimension B to 8.4 mm (0.331 inch). Bar the lock plate using a Special Service Tool which must avoid the ports A and bracket B projection zones while checking that it reaches 8.8 mm (0.346 inch) height H after caulking. Start by installing a fresh O-ring to the drain plug followed by installation of the drain plug itself. The diagnostic process involves using Special Service Tool: 09230-01010 to close inlet and outlet pipes. This allows application of 177 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi) test pressure through a radiator cap tester while immersing the radiator in water to detect any leaks by shaking it before inspection. You should complete the installation by installing the 2 side supports with 8 nuts then torquing them to 12.7 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) before torquing the 2 brackets with 4 nuts to 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.).