Radiator - Installation

2.0L/2.4L ENGINE





1. Non-Turbo Vehicles: Install the lower air seal to radiator.

NOTE: Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: When lowering radiator, make sure lower radiator pins engage properly through charge air cooler locating tabs (1).

2. Position radiator into mounting position.
3. Position A/C condenser against radiator. Hand start fasteners.
4. Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Install fasteners attaching charge air cooler to radiator. Torque fasteners to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).




5. Install radiator fan/shroud assembly. Hand start fasteners.
6. Torque all condenser fasteners to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
7. Torque all radiator fan fasteners to 6 Nm (55 in. lbs.).
8. Non-Turbo Vehicles with Automatic Transmission: Install fasteners attaching transmission oil cooler to radiator. Torque fasteners to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
9. Raise vehicle on hoist.




10. Non-Turbo Vehicles: Connect the lower air seal to the side air seals.
11. Connect lower radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp so it will not interfere with engine components.
12. Connect the radiator fan electrical connector.
13. Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Connect the power steering hoses.
14. Close radiator draincock.
15. Lower vehicle.




16. Turbocharger equipped vehicles: Inspect radiator inlet neck o-ring. Replace if necessary. Install radiator inlet neck. Torque fasteners to 6 Nm (55 in. lbs.).
17. Connect upper radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp to prevent interference with the engine or hood.
18. Install upper radiator closure panel and center brace Installation.
19. Install grille Grille - Installation.
20. Install battery tray and battery.
21. Connect positive battery cable. Connect negative battery cable.
22. Install air cleaner housing assembly.
23. Fill cooling system with coolant.
24. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level.
25. Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Check power steering fluid level. Fill as needed.