Skunk2 Radiator DIY

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Start by removing the bumper. Begin with the 4 screw push pins located in the wheel well. A phillips bit from a screw driver makes the process easier. Three are located at the bottom, the 4th is up behind the side marker.



Next remove the side marker. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the hole pushing towards the front of the vehicle to release the tab.



Remove the push pin under where the side marker is located.



Remove all the push pins and bolts holding the gasket located on the top of the bumper where the seam of the hood is located.



Remove the push pins, bolts, and vent access under the bumper.



Remove the main shield under the car. 7 push pins, 8 12mm bolts, and 4 10mm bolts hold it in place.



Remove the bumper.

Remove the bolts holding the snorkel to the car.



At this point begin draining the radiator. Use a 3/8 ID hose to connect to the nipple to make draining less messy. Loosen the thumb screw until it begins to drain.



Remove the radiator cap to speed up the draining process.




Remove the air box. Disconnect the MAF sensor cable. Remove the two bolts holding the air box.





Remove the plastic guard on the top of the crash beam. It is held in by push pins.




Remove the three bolts holding the hood release.



Remove the six bolts holding the top brace. Two bolts are located below.





Removing the overflow bottle. Two 10mm bolts hold it in place.



Remove the hose going to the top of the engine.



Four bolts hold the radiator to the AC condenser.





Unclip the fan connectors and unclip the harness from the fan.



There are 2 clips holding the radiator fans to the radiator. Lift from the passenger side and up out of the engine bay.




There are two brackets on each side of the radiator. Remove the two bolts on each side.



Remove the stock radiator.

A clip holding the temperature sensor between the AC condenser and radiator. Use needle nose pliers to release it.



Take the brackets and remove the bushings. You will need to put them into the bracket upside down to clear the taller radiator.




Place the skunk2 radiator into the car and secure it with the new bushing placement.



Using the included hardware to secure the stock fans to the radiator.



Reconnect all hoses and refill and burp the system. Check for leaks and reconnect all bolts in the reverse order of this guide.

[DAN_BRZ]

Great write up! This will come in handy when I install my ultra rad next month!

[DAN_BRZ]

How was fitment btw she looks nice and snug in there. Nice and beefy

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Originally Posted by DAN_BRZ

How was fitment btw she looks nice and snug in there. Nice and beefy

It's a snug fit but fits just fine. The C38 blower on the kraftworks might not fit but my C30 fits very snug.

[DAN_BRZ]

Why wouldn't the c38 fit?!

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Originally Posted by DAN_BRZ

Why wouldn't the c38 fit?!

The radiator is taller than stock. The intake to the C38 might not clear. On the C30 mine is damned near touching the radiator. I would call kraftwerks just to verify that someone has installed it and confirmed it clears.