Engine & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Radiator: Installation

Fig 1: Radiator Mounting Bracket

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1. Position radiator into engine compartment. Seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes in radiator lower support.
2. Install radiator mounting bracket (1) and bolts (2). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
3. Position condenser on radiator and install upper mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 6 N.m (50 in. lbs.).
4. Raise vehicle.
   Fig 2: Lower Radiator Hose

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   1 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE

   2 - RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY

5. Install lower condenser mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.)
6. Install lower radiator hose (1) and clamp.
7. Lower vehicle.
   Fig 3: Radiator Fan Assembly

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   1 - UPPER RADIATOR CLOSURE PANELS

   2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE

   3 - RADIATOR FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

   4 - RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY

8. Install the radiator fan (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
9. Install upper radiator upper hose. Align hose so it does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or engine. Position hose clamp so it will not interfere with the hood.
10. Install upper radiator closure panels.
11. Connect negative cable.
12. Fill cooling system with coolant (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
13. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission for correct fluid levels.