Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1059

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler) Removal Note
1. Inspect the height of the header tabs.
2. Insert the end of a medium tip screwdriver
between the end of the header tab and the outer
tank.
Note
• Do not open more tabs than necessary for
tank removal.
3. Pivot the screwdriver to pry the tab away from the
tank and repeat the procedure for each tab.
4. Remove the radiator outer tank and O-ring
(gasket) from the core header when all of the tabs
are opened.
Note
• If any header tabs are missing from the core,
replace the radiator.
5. Inspect the gasket surface of the radiator core
header to ensure it is clean and free of foreign
material or damage.
6. Inspect the radiator outer tank for warping. If it is
warped, replace radiator tank.
Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler) Installation Note
1. Install a new O-ring and ensure it is not twisted.
2. Position the radiator tank in the original direction
to the core using care not to scratch the tank
sealing surface with the header tabs.
Note
• Step 3 will set jaw opening to the correct
specification.
3. With the jaws of locking-type pliers (vise grips)
closed and locked, turn the adjusting screw to
position the jaws against the drill bit with the
diameter measured (height) in the removal
procedure 1. Tighten the lock nut on the adjusting
screw against the handle to lock the adjustment in
place.
RADIATOR
LOWER
TANK
O-RING
SCREWDRIVER
LOCKING TYPE PLIERS
(VISE PLIERS)
LOCKNUT
DRILL BIT
HEADER TAB
HEIGHT
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05-17
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O-RING
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ADJUSTING
SCREW
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