How to Replace the Radiator Lexus RX 400h 2005-2009
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2017
- This is a video tutorial on how to replace the radiator on a Lexus RX 400h hybrid from the years of 2005-2009! Now this is the radiator for the engine coolant system NOT the hybrid coolant system. Thank you for watching!
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*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Also, when putting coolant, you can start your engine in Maintenance mode. This will allow hybrid to run engine continously without charging hybrid batteries. Proces is:
1. Turn ignition on. (Do not push brakes at this point)
2. Push gas pedal twice.
3. Move gear position to N (neutral)
4. Push gas pedal twice.
5. Move gear position to P (Parking)
6. Push gas pedal twice.
7. Finaly push brakes and start engine. Then engine will be in maintenance mode runing as long as you shut it down.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just replaced the radiator in my Lexus. Would not have had the courage to do it without this video. I pulled the radiator out without removing the two bolts on the very bottom. It can be done by just lifting up the AC condenser out of the way. You just pull the radiator out with the "basket". I struggled with the bolts for a while, then resorted to this way. Much easier! :)
Can you please tell me what tools I should prepare?
Thank you for the well instructed video, I just replaced 2008 Lexus rx400h. Saved $700
Good video, I just completed one of these yesterday, before watching your video. I have my own shop, been doing this over 40 years. Found myself trying to hand you my cordless 1/4" ratchet to help you out. Good professional job.
Could have used it! Thank you so much for watching!
SUPER filmik,bardzo fajnie to pokazałeś...Perfekt ! Pozdrawiam.
Thanks for posting. Short, concise, complete & just what I needed to see..
Thanks for the video, just finished this job on my 08 RX400h. I had to use a 12mm ratcheting wrench to get the two vertical bolts at the very bottom. Very difficult. I lost the two bolts into the hollow cross member once I pulled the radiator out, lol. There was no getting them out of there, so I reinstalled without the two bottom bolts. After everything else was installed the radiator feels very secure, attached to the condenser and fan. After all said and done I lost one 10mm socket, several plastic clips and when the job was over I had two 10mm bolts leftover lol. Good to go though, just drove for over an hour, no leaks, no overheating. Thanks for the help
Thank you for watching!
Hi great video and details, thumbs up, I read on a forum that you can skip removing the 4 bottom vertical bolts by slightly moving the AC condenser to the front of the car to clear the cradles so the radiator can be lifted up with the 4 bolts and the cradles. From your space you saw while removing this, is it possible? Thanks again for the video.
@Lavender it's a timing belt. Should be replaced every 90k miles.
Thanks, man! Believe it or not my RX350's radiator at 100K suddenly has a long crack today! It leaks when it drives. Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Great video...very helpful! I saved a little bit of work by not taking off the hood latch, just moved it aside with the wire harness for the fans. It worked out fine. Thanks for your help!;:)
Nice work! Thanks for watching Jeff!
dude, just changed the radiator as well on my rx400h 2007, great instructions, i appreciate you, ordered my radiator from rockauto and installed, saved me some money
No problem 👍
Thank you ever so much, this was awesome and saved me a bunch of time. Keep up the videos, I’m definitely will need them!
Thanks for the video! Really helpful 👌 just pulled and replaced mine yesterday. Running great now! Curse those two bolts on the bottom!!!
Awesome! Those two bolts are a stinker! Thanks for watching!
Great narration, you are a natural. Well done, very informative.
Thank you kindly!
Hi I like this. The comments help . I was concerned I'd get stuck at the bolt 12mm lower radiator bolts. . But i see there is the option to wiggle / slide the radiator with bottom cradle attached . Then undo later . Then opposite steps to re fit. Essentially pre fit it to the new Rad slide that down Then slide the condenser across back into the cradle and complete the fit. So now I need to Ask myself should I try and do it.
Did you?! :)
IMPORTANT.
One part of film show overcomplicated part and completely unnecessary.
First undo all screws before draining anything otherwise all drips on your head. At 23.08 sec of film you don't have to swear or pry it with piece of wood. Radiatir comes out with what this guy call cradle. All you do you unclip 2 front ones by lifting them just a bit and moving away from rad. Then radiator comes up with CRADLE.
Most cases you will not be able to unscrew radiator from cradle from underneath as most of those screws are rusty and suck. Once rad is out then remove CRADLE so much easier.
Done couple of them so its much easier to have rad out with cradle.
I think I agree. Always take everything out together if possible, and rework on the bench. Usually lift out clean and simple.
Thankyou!! for the very detailed video!! ☺️👍
My pleasure 😊
Thanks for this video, just found my rx400h rad leaking and after watching this it really doesn't look as difficult as all those fans and stuff suggested it would be. Next weekend I will pull it and see what happens.
Yeah it's not too bad if you take your time. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros Great did it yesterday, took about 4 hours all in. One stuck bolt holding the fan assembly on, and one pipe clip causing issues, cut the tang off and all was fine. Did as suggested and left the bottom bolt until the rad was out. Thanks again.
Hi very nice video. I had to replace the radiator on my Lexus rx 400h do you know the part number of the radiator to be sure to order the correct one? thanks
How's the denso brand holding up? I recently changed my 2004 RX330 radiator out with Denso. Hoping it'll last at least 50,000 or so
when re filling u cn put the interior fan on full and temp on full hot and eng stays on
Thanks man for making this footage. Awesome!! I worked about 7 hours for radiator replacement. Mostly due to rusty bolts it took so long. But finally mission accomplished. If you will visit Germany one time I´ll invite you for a beer. :-)
Thank you for watching! I'll let you know if I do :)
Awesome video!
Thank you for watching!
There is a bleeder next to the battery if you open the bleeder is much easier I done a cambelt and water pump replacement today on my rx400 I bled it super easy using the bleeder, well done anyway keep the good work.
hi, you mean there is another bleeder not the in the video 2:42
@@rainhanger , Yes he means! On the Top of radiator but i don't know if there is a bleeder on all after market radiator..
If a rad hose needed to be replaced could it be done without disassembling the parts you touched in this video? If yes, does it make sense to replace them at the same time?
How do you pull out those fan assembly connectors? Seem to be extremely tight.
Awesome video, very clear and precise. Have you replaced the thermostat? I have the the 07, looks like it would be quite the job.
I haven't yet! If I do it will be right here on this channel. Thanks for watching!
Thanks - Your vid helped a bunch - Peace
Awesome! Thanks for watching John!
By any chance do you know the bulbs for each so I can go ahead and put in an order for new ones. I’m going to go led as well and change the color.
Thanks mate!! Helps me to prepare the necessary tools before starting =D
Thanks for an very detailed video. How difficult is to replace the Hybrid cooler (Radiator) which i right in front of the AC Condenser.
I'm sure it's very similar to this. Just go slow, take your time and you should be fine. Thanks for watching!
Question...
Isn't there supposed to be a small hose attached to the overflow cap stem (@ 0:21) that prevents hot fluid from spilling all over the engine compartment?
Maybe there was at one point but this car didn't have one. Some do some don't. Or maybe it came with one and someone took it off somewhere in it's life. Thanks for watching!
Trick to keep your car on :
Ignition without starting,don’t touche the break ,
Twice on the throttle, then neutral by pressing the small button , then twice on the throttle then P then twice on the throttle then start ! Your engine will stay on
ummm the mystery tang you speak of is to lock the clips open when you open them it holds them open. when you put them back on you can just release it
Excellent video, I will be doing this job in the near future on my 06. One comment, no need for "Sort of" or "Kind of",....rather than "Kind of" prying on something,....why not just pry on whatever you are prying on,.......(;>). Keep up the great work and looking forward to other great videos.
Thanks for watching! I use those words so people don't pry on plastic with the strength of the incredible hulk and then blame me for not warning them.
Could you write cooler Denso number? It's DCN51010?
the best diy
Thanks for watching!
How many litres of toyota's super long life coolant is required for this work?
10 liters
Спасибо! Молодец!
Excellent video!!! What brand of radiator did you use??
Thank you! It was a Denso radiator!
I also recommend the factory brand denso radiator. I learned the hard way by going with a cheap ebay rad and the side burst within a few days. Ordered a denso one and haven't had any problems since. Wish I found this video on CZcams last year.
@@zingymantella590 Denso radiator is hard to find in good price in France. I bought a nissens.
Hey @@badnismo9508 how is your Nissens holding up? Ordering one to replace it this week.
@@Xekmop1 finally I ordered a denso one! Nissens was delivered with bad finish and scratch on the heatsink..
Denso it's so war the best mount! I paid it around 46 bucks on rockauto..
thank you man. yea, those two bolts on very bottom which holding radiator, is pain in a..
Aren't those ridiculous? I can't even believe they put them there. Thank you for watching!
@@2carpros your video was big help for me, when i was replacing radiator on my wife's 2008 Lexus 400H. Thanks again. Have a good Christmas !
Thank you.
You're welcome!
merci l ami
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Sorry but you can’t fixed yet I have same problem all Lexus have same problem you can’t take off air abs
@6.55 why do you care about the radiator plastic hose assembly when you are going to replace it.
Anyone has a battery powered ratchet/ driver to loan this guy?
I need one! I only have an air powered one. Thanks for watching!