Engine Cooling Radiator - Installation

GAS ENGINES

CAUTION: Before installing the radiator or A/C condenser, be sure the radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals are properly fastened to their original positions. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.










1. Gently lower the radiator (1) into the vehicle. Guide the two radiator rubber air seals into the lower radiator support.

CAUTION: The tangs on the hose clamps must be positioned straight down.

2. Install the lower radiator hose to the lower radiator outlet.
3. Install the cooling fan assembly Cooling Fan - Installation.
4. Install coolant reserve/overflow tank hose at radiator.
5. Install the upper radiator hose.





6. Install the upper radiator crossmember. Align the upper radiator alignment dowel into the upper isolators.
7. Install the A/C condenser A/C Condenser - Installation.
8. Refill cooling system Service and Repair.
9. Refill the power steering reservoir and bleed air from system Power Steering System Bleeding.
10. Connect battery cable at battery.
11. Start and warm engine. Check for leaks.