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Engine Cooling Radiator - Installation






RADIATOR





1. Position the radiator (3) into the engine compartment. Take care not to damage cooling fins or tubes on the radiator and oil coolers when installing.
2. Install the rubber insulators (1) to the lower radiator mounting features (alignment dowel and support bracket at the lower part of the radiator).





3. Install the two radiator upper mounting bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 8 N-m (71 in. lbs.).





4. Install the electric cooling fan (3). Electric Radiator Fan - Installation
5. Install the fan shroud (1, 2) by engaging the fan shroud's (1, 2) lower retaining clips to the radiator/electric cooling fan (3).
6. Install the fan shroud to radiator lower center retaining clip.
7. Install the fan shroud (1, 2) mounting bolts (4). Tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
8. Install the fan shroud to radiator upper center retaining clip.

NOTE: Make sure all retaining clips lock into place.

9. Connect the electric cooling fan (3) electrical connector.





10. Engage the two A/C compressor/transmission combination cooler mounting brackets (2) to the left side of the radiator (1).
11. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission cooler. Installation
12. Install the two bolts that secure the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).





13. Install the bolt securing the transmission cooler line (1) to radiator (3) bracket (2). Tighten the bolt securely.
14. Install the the coolant overflow/recovery bottle.Coolant Recovery Bottle - Installation
15. Install the windshield washer reserve tank. Windshield Washer Reservoir - Installation
16. Install the front grille.Grille - Installation
17. If equipped, install the viscous fan. Electric Radiator Fan - Installation
18. Connect the upper radiator hose and install the clamp in it's proper position.





19. Install the upper radiator seal plastic rivets (2).
20. Install the upper radiator seal push pins (1).
21. Raise and secure the vehicle.
22. Install the lower center electric fan to radiator retaining clip.
23. Install the lower radiator clamp and hose.
24. Install the lower radiator seal.
25. Install battery negative cable.
26. Fill cooling system with coolant Service and Repair.
27. Check the system for any leaks. Testing and Inspection
28. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system fluid levels.

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