Cut-Throat

I just went through a bout of overheating with my 99 GS300. The problem was that the radiator front was clogged with Cottonwood seeds. I could not see the problem because the A/C condensor was covering the radiator. I had to remove the radiator clamps and push the radiator back to hose off the radiator surface.

I now would like to do the same to my 2003 ES300. I looked at the radiator and it is more sealed than my GS300. But, the cottonwood seeds are small enough to pass through the condensor and stick on the radiator.

Does anyone know what is the best way to get at this space? - Which plastic shrouds to remove and in which order? Or any other way to clean the front surface of the radiator?

Thanks!