How to change a 2012 Nissan altima radiator

Asked by BriBri007 May 18, 2015 at 10:21 PM about the 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I've already bought the radiator and I
can't afford the 750 to have a professional
change it. So any help would be most
appreciated it

3 Answers

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The whole front nose piece most be removed on lots of cars to exchange radiators. Most are fastened with pop pins not a DIY job!

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B.S. remove grill and 2 x radiator support brackets and lower splash cover drain coolant remove upper & lower radiator hose undo ac condenser remove two trans cooler lines remove fan assy. 2x bolts and disconnect electrical harness pull in out from the top then pull out radiator and reverse takes 2 hours

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That's for particular vehicles. There are some vehicles.that you have to remove the front bumper cover and bumper brace to have access to the condenser and radiator. So don't be so fast to say what it is or what is isn't. Dick breath

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