DIY toyota sienna radiator replacement.
Please note. in this video the bumper was removed to prevent damaging the radiator fins during find install process. Others have commented that the removal isn’t necessary. Do as you see fit.
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As suggested:
Be sure to disconnect the 2 radiator hoses… the 2 lines for the transmission, electrical harness for the fans.. recommended to replace the thermostat at the same time.
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Thanks Bro!!
Roughly how long did it take for you to complete the repair? For an average Joe, you would think?
My 2010 Sienna had the plastic side tanks and one of the bottom bolts had rusted into the metal fitting on the left side bottom. When the bolt (12 mm head) was turned the plastic slot broke and the bolt could not be loosened. I had to break the old radiator out with a large screwdriver and hammer (carefully). The right side bolt was able to be unscrewed. I had to remove the lower A/C condenser screws (almost stripped the heads) to get the lower support plate out of the van so I could take it to my vice and unscrew the frozen bolt. Anti-seize should have been used by Toyota on these bottom bolts.
The part you skipped would been helpful to see
Why are people saying you don't have to remove the bumper.
It actually can be removed without taking the bumper off, it slides right up the groove. I replace 2 so far without removing the bumper.
Do you just pour the coolant down into top till it fills to the cap?
K Wong YOU THE MAN!!! I followed your instructions and i completed the task some hours ago. I found your video very insightful. Um I had no idea the bottom of the Radiator had to be removed from the original… LOL so that took some time… other than that a Great experience… Thank you very much
Should've recorded where you un bolted wouldve helped out
Good morning. What brand radiator you use. What auto part you got it from. Good video. Thanks