Cooling Layer Installation

Cooling Layer Installation

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Position the core support and the cooling layer to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 4 LH and RH core support bolts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Position the positive battery to underhood bused electrical center (UBEC) cable to the junction block and install the nut then tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




4. Position the auxiliary positive cable to the junction block and install the nut then tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Position the positive battery cable to the junction block and install the nut then tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
6. Reposition and connect the hood release cable to the hood release latch.
7. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector at the UBEC.




8. Position the LH fender to core support brace and install the bolts.




9. Position the wiring ground to the LH fender and install the bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




10. Position the RH fender to core support brace and install the bolts.




11. Position the wiring ground to the RH fender and install the bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




12. Connect the suction hose (4) to the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
13. Install the suction hose bolt (1) to the A/C compressor and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
14. Position the evaporator to condenser hose to the condenser.




15. Install the evaporator to condenser hose nut (1) and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).




16. Position the transmission cooler line to the auxiliary transmission cooler and install the retaining clip.




17. Position the upper transmission cooler line to the radiator and install the retaining clip.
18. Lower the vehicle.




19. Position the radiator outlet hose to radiator and install the retaining clip.
20. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.




21. Using the J 38185, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
22. Install the charge air cooler inlet and outlet ducts. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet and Outlet Duct Replacement (Inlet) (Charge Air Cooler Inlet and Outlet Duct Replacement (Inlet)) Charge Air Cooler Inlet and Outlet Duct Replacement (Outlet) (Charge Air Cooler Inlet and Outlet Duct Replacement (Outlet)).
23. Install the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement (Service and Repair).
24. Install the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Uplevel) (Grille Replacement (Uplevel))Grille Replacement (Base) (Grille Replacement (Base)).
25. Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Radiator Surge Tank Replacement).
26. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
27. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
28. Recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
29. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LGH) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill VIN L)).