Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG

(a) Remove the radiator drain cock plug from the radiator assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the radiator drain cock plug.

2. REMOVE RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL

(a) Remove the 2 radiator to support seals from the radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *1 Radiator to Support Seal

3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 radiator support collars and 2 No. 1 radiator support bushings from the radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *1 No. 1 Radiator Support Collar *2 No. 2 Radiator Support Collar *3 No. 1 Radiator Support Bushing *4 No. 2 Radiator Support Bushing

(b) Remove the 2 No. 2 radiator support collars and 2 No. 2 radiator support bushings from the radiator assembly.

4. ASSEMBLE SST

(a) Engage the claw with the overhaul handle by inserting it into the hole in part A as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *a SST (Overhaul Handle) *b SST (Claw) *c Part A *d Dimension B *e Stopper Bolt SST: 09230-01010 09231-01010 09231-01030

(b) While gripping the handle, adjust dimension B to between 0.2 and 0.3 mm (0.00787 and 0.0118 in.), using the stopper bolt.

Dimension B:

0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.00787 to 0.0118 in.)

NOTICE:

If the stopper bolt cannot be adjusted, the claw may be damaged.

5. UNCAULK CORE PLATE

(a) Straighten the core plate by gripping it with SST until stopped by the stopper bolt. Text in Illustration *1 Radiator Tank *2 Core Plate *a Stopper Bolt SST: 09230-01010 09231-01010 09231-01030

6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR TANK

(a) Lightly tap the radiator tank bracket (or radiator tank pipe) with a plastic hammer to remove the upper radiator tank.

7. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR TANK

HINT:

Perform the same procedures as for the upper radiator tank.