Radiator Replacement - 2006 Sienna 3.3L V6 - Step-by-Step Guide - Toyota
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2022
- The radiator in my 2006 Toyota Sienna 3.3L V6 sprung a leak and the van overheated. In this video I walk through the diagnosis of the problem, removal of the old radiator, and installation of the new Denso radiator.
I tried to make this as clear and succinct as possible, while still showing all the steps and describing the ‘pain points’ I ran into along the way, since often those are the most helpful for someone else attempting the same repair. Below are links to the replacement radiator and Toyota coolant that I bought through Amazon.com.
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Denso Radiator (Model No. 221-0520) - amzn.to/3yLB5qe
Toyota Coolant (Full Strength) - amzn.to/3chPXp0
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Denso Radiator (Model 221-0520) - amzn.to/3yLB5qe
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The best step by step process. Great camera angles. I appreciate the effort you put into this. Thank you
Thank you, very much appreciated. It makes the extra effort worth it! 👍
I went to Harbor Freight and bought a brand new modestly long Phillips head screw driver for both rusty screws, attaching the upper plate. And, I hammered the new screw driver into each screw with vise-grip pliers locked onto the screw driver handle. Then, I applied all my weight against each screw while turning them counter clockwise. I was able to get both screws off and in-tacked. Thanks for making me forewarned about being prepared to handle the two rusty screws, that should have had a hex head for a socket wrench instead of a Phillips head. I'll put anti-seize in the screw threads and on the screw head when I put them back on. Replacing the radiator on my 2006 Sienna is just as tedious and time consuming as replacing the radiator on my 2001 Honda Odyssey but, I like how Toyota made the transmission fluid cooling lines connect up higher, making them easy to access.
I love hearing stories like this, glad you had more success than I did with those!
Super helpful bro! This was the first time I’ve successfully worked on a car. Thank you!
Awesome! Just like Legos for adults!
You can do a lot on your own! Keep learning 😉
Thank you for posting this video. This radiator repair would not be possible for me without it. With your video I am able to dive right in with condidence.
Excellent! Thank you for letting me know. All the best of luck on this repair!
I’m going on my third replacement in my 2004 Sienna in 10 years of ownership. Good tip on adding anti-seize to those bolts haha!
Best video I've seen on this topic! Great video work - close-ups even! I'll definitely be watching this video while I change the radiator tomorrow. Thanks!! You saved me a lot of $$$. I love RUclips!
Thank you, and good luck! 👍
Your music in the background sounds like a funeral parlor. Great video.
Thanks!
One of the most helpful videos I’ve seen thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best video I have ever seen , thank you so much that was halpful
You're welcome, and thank you very much for the kind words! All the best to you!
Great video! If you were near by I would’ve definitely hired you. I have a Toyota Sienna 2006 myself and my radiator needs to be replaced due to leaking and causing the car wanting to over heat. And even purchased the new radiator , is still
In the box waiting till I find someone who really knows how to do this.
Thank you for the thorough step by step process!!!!! I’m subscribed now
Thank you! Glad it helped!
Will let you know I wrote down all the tools I know I need. The radiator arrives on Friday. Wish us luck and skill. I'm sure I will watch it a few more times before we go after it
Good luck! You can do it! I believe in you 👍
@@PracticalMechanic thank you!
I liked the music, nice touch. Perfect volume compared to your voice too.
Thanks! Not always easy to strike a good balance there, so appreciate that!
PERFECT! You're awesome, dude..... give yourself a pat on your back. Much appreciated!
I appreciate that! Glad it helped! 👍
Excellent video! Thank you!
You're welcome!
All the best to you!
Thank you, this video was very helpful. Earned a subscriber !!!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Great video, it helped me. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Buy a 12mm box ratchet like this gentleman uses for those lower 2 bolts. (I wish I had one!) They're easier to put in than to take out. Thanks for the education, good sir.
Thanks @PapaBear! Yeah, you're right, the ratcheting wrenches help a ton! Thanks for the tip, and all the best!
Thanks man great video help me a lot..
So glad to hear! Glad to help!
Awesome job thank you so much
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. 👍
Good video quality 🙏
Thanks!
Man..... thank you so much
You're welcome!
I'd post a couple pics but don't see I can ... thanks !! We won!!!
Excellent work; glad it worked out! Congratulations Mechanic!
Hi, alot of people are suffering from water entering honda accord 2004-2007 driver side and behind driver side. A video showing possible entry points will help alot of people and will get alot of views. Thanks
Hi Abdullahi,
This video is for a 2006 Toyota Sienna.
For a Honda Accord getting wet inside, I have heard that a common problem is the moon-roof drain hose gets clogged or disconnected, so that water drains inside the cabin instead of outside under the car. Try snaking something through the drain hole (I saw some people use weed-whip plastic wire) to break the clog or identify where the hose is disconnected.
Good luck!
We are said and done! A few reallllly rusty part like the bottom piece the fans n radiator fit in. Also getting that air piece back in. Biggest question now is.. whr didn't it take the whole 2 gallons of coolant? And looked like to also put some in overflow?
Whew! Got it done. I think those two bolts (you know which one's I'm talking about) took as much time as the rest of the job. Thanks for the great video!!
Yeah, those 2 bolts are in a super awkward spot...! Anyway, awesome, glad you got it changed out!
The 12 mm under the radiator?
Yes, those!
Removal of hood latch is not necessary as it is only attached to the radiator top bracket.
Bottom on 2006.
@@T_bone Mine is a 2006...
@cmscott Then you ran into the two 12mm bolts holding the bottom of the radiator on the left and right to the bottom. They are just seen peeking inside of a hole of the bracket coming from the frame. I may do my first video for this. They are the same two as the top mounted to the brace that the hood release is on. If you disconnect the AC condenser, you will have to drain the refrigerant or have RC-134 oil spewing all over. Don't ask me how I found out.
@@T_bone I don't remember. I DO remember that I did not remove the hood latch.
Oh well. My upper tie bar got screwed up so if nothing else now I know how to replace that
Is it a similar process for the 2007 Sienna? I was told removing the headlights is necessary
Thank you for this very well made video. My question is, how much will it cost to replace a radiator, parts and labor. I was quoted about $1200 for my 2006 Toyota Sienna, thanks again.
I would expect this to cost about $700 - $1200 for parts and labor. Kind of depends on where you're located and if there is anything else that needs to be replaced (like a head gasket - from overheating). Good luck, and I hope this helps!
Great video! Thank you very much. Question on your radiator replacement: has it lasted a long time? Are there alternatives that might b cheaper and work just as well?
Thanks!
It's been almost 1 yr since I performed this repair, and the new radiator is still going strong, no issues whatsoever. I went with the denso (OEM) replacement, which is what I recommend. You might be able to get by with a cheaper non-OEM replacement...?
@@PracticalMechanic great to know, Thank you again !
You should do what I did for the for the screw that got stripped just get some vise grips needle-nose vice grips and gently twist it off replace it with the new one make sure that you use all Toyota parts manufactured parts because you don't want to be using cheap stuff on this vehicle
Excellent video , thanks. The Denso replacement radiator is less than half the cost of the oem , even when discounted. How was the fit? Any issues with that ? In the past with some of my other vehicles I have had fitment issues with non-oem radiators hence my query. Regards
Thanks. The fit was perfect for my 2006 3.3L Sienna.
No burping the system?
When replacing the radiator should I replace the upper and lower radiator hoses as well?
I didn't, but up to you. Probably if they looks too worn out or cracked.
Does it matter which model or if it has tow package or not. Great video
Yes, it matters which model Sienna. This is a 2006 3.3L. Check your engine code, this one will work if it has 3MZFE.
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Good luck! All the best to you!
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Hello how long do you think it will take to replace a radiator on a 2008 Toyota sienna ? Thank you
I would say about 4-8 hrs, depending on if you run into any snags. It took me about 5-6, but that included filming which takes some time. Good luck!
The 2 bottom bolts just keep spinning, how do i take them out, arr they super long?
They're not super long, the nut on the back may have come loose and spins. These bolts are not critical. Consider cutting them off if they won't be removed any other way. Sorry this happened, good luck! 👍
😢 at the moment I can't reach the lower fan bolts to get them off. I think I will need to jack up the car.
Those are the toughest two bolts of this whole project. Jacking up will help. Good luck!
@PracticalMechanic they're realllllly corroded bad . Soaked with pb blaster . I think this Was where you said some don't put screws back?
Yes. I think I left those out on the reassembly... The radiator is held tightly enough by everything else.
Looks like the size of your Phillips-head screwdriver is too small, which explains why it stripped easily. I would have used a larger-sized Phillips head.
Gracias
De nada!