1994 Toyota Camry Radiator Stuck

1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
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SO3
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I want to replace the radiator of my 94 Toyota Camry. I couldn't lift out the radiator after removing 2 bolts and 2 upper supports. I wonder there are any bolts that connect the radiator and 2 lower supports. If yes, how can I loose them and lift the radiator up? Thanks very much in advance.


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Nov 24, 2006 at 2:50 AM
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Does the car have a automatic transmission??? If so did you forget to remove the transmission cooling lines. Hope this helps :) BYM
Nov 24, 2006 at 11:51 PM
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[quote:e602706130="backyardmechanic"]Does the car have a automatic transmission??? If so did you forget to remove the transmission cooling lines. Hope this helps :) BYM[/quote:e602706130]

Thanks very much for your reply. My car has automatic transmission. I disconnected radiator upper and lower hose, coolant reservor hoses, two A/T oil coolant hoses.
Nov 25, 2006 at 12:38 AM
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Check the perimeter of the radiator to see if there are any other bolts holding it down. It may be rusted down. Try some WD-40 and give it a good yank.
Nov 25, 2006 at 12:42 AM
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Inspect the radiator perimeter for any remaining bolts. If it is stuck from rust, apply penetrating oil such as WD-40 and carefully pull the radiator free.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Toyota Camry could not lift the radiator after removing two bolts and the upper supports, and asked whether lower supports were still bolted. The expert asked whether the automatic-transmission cooler lines had been disconnected. The owner confirmed the transmission is automatic and that the upper and lower radiator hoses, coolant reservoir hoses, and both transmission cooler hoses were already disconnected. The expert then advised checking the radiator perimeter for other bolts and using penetrating oil if rust is holding it in place.

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