DIY: Mishimoto radiator and hoses install [HR][/HR] Approx. install time for me was about an hour

tools needed:
10mm socket 3/8 or 1/4 drive
3/8 or 1/4 drive ratchet
flat head screwdriver
metric allen keys
pliers - i used needle nose
coolant
rags
funnel

start by removing the black plastic shroud pictured below. pop the clips out with the flat head screwdriver.. circled in yellow


slide the shroud towards the motor to release from the grille.


slide the shroud forward now clearing the hood latch mechanism.

circled are the 10mm bolts that you need to remove for the upper support to come out. the arrows are for 10mm bolts that arent visible in the picture. the 2 lower arrows are for 10mm long bolts that hold the ac condensor in place that is under the grille brackets. use the correct allen key on the grille brackets.


unplug the hood latch wiring from behind the crossmember and slide plug off holder. then set the hood latch mechanism aside for the moment. theres clips holding part of the wiring harness to the upper cross member.. i used a combination of the needle nose pliers and the flat head to pop them free. there is approx. 4 clips holding the harness on.


check that nothing else is attached to the crossmember and lift it upwards and also set aside. you can remove it totally by popping the clips that hold the hood latch mechanism cable on but i did not find that necessary.
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now the radiator fans. i started with the passenger side one removing the 2 10mm bolts at the top and then uncliping the plug. there is also a wire harness holder just next to the plug that will need to be removed.


once the pass side fan is removed u can unbolt the drivers side one and unplug it like the last. at this point if you havent drained your coolant you can do so by either removing the lower radiator hose that attaches to the motor or opening the little white "pet****" at the bottom of the radiator. remove the upper radiator hose and also the hose with the filler cap attached. remove the fan.