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Engine Cooling Radiator - Installation





INSTALLATION





1. Install the radiator cooling fan onto the lower mounting clips on the radiator.
2. Install the upper radiator cooling fan bolts (1). Tighten the radiator fan retaining screws to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).





3. Position the cooling module into the upper radiator supports.
4. Install the lower radiator bracket (2) screws (3). Tighten the radiator screws to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).





5. Install the A/C condenser. Tighten the condenser retaining screws (2) to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.)A/C Condenser - Installation.
6. Recharge the A/C system Refrigerant System Charge.





7. Install the upper (4) and lower (3) seals.
8. Install the front bumper (1). Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

9. Raise vehicle.
10. Install the lower radiator hose.
11. Install the front bumper fascia Front Bumper Fascia - Installation.
12. Lower vehicle.




13. Install the upper radiator hose
14. Install the wire harness connectors (3) to the cooling fan.






CAUTION: The FIAT engines use a OAT coolant. OAT coolant CAN NOT be mixed with and other kinds of coolant. Heavy corrosion or damage may occur to the cooling system or engine, unless the proper coolant has been used.

15. Fill the cooling system with OAT coolant Service and Repair.





16. Install the engine cover and air intake assembly.
17. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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