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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: 5.7L/6.4L

NOTE:

Assistance may be required for radiator placement into vehicle till the lower radiator core support has been installed.

Fig 1: Lower Radiator Core Support Bolts & Core Support
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  1. Position the radiator onto engine compartment.
  2. Position the lower radiator core support in vehicle.
  3. Loosely  install the lower radiator core support (2) Bolts (1).
  4. Seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes in radiator lower support.
    Fig 2: Radiator Fan Assembly
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  5. Install the radiator fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 3: Lower Radiator Hose
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    1 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
    2 - RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY
  6. Install the lower radiator hose (1) and clamp.
    Fig 4: Lower Engine Cover & Front Air Shield
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  7. Install the lower engine cover.
  8. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 5: Upper Radiator Mounting Brackets Bolts
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  9. Install the upper shroud cover by applying pressure downwards till the snap into place.
  10. Install the radiator mounting bracket (1) and bolts (2). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Support Bolt
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  11. Position the condenser on radiator and loosely install the support bolt (3).
  12. Install the condensors upper and lower mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.).
  13. Tighten the support bolt (3) to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Air Deflectors
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  14. Install the air deflectors (1).
  15. Position the hood latch release cable (2) through the notch in deflector.
    Fig 8: Front Bumper Fascia
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  16. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the upper radiator upper hose (2). Align hose so it does not interfere with the accessory drive belt or engine.
  18. Connect the negative cable.
    Fig 9: Air Duct Retaining Clamp, Intake Air Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector, Makeup Air Hose, Bolt & Air Cleaner Housing
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  19. Install the air intake assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  20. Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  21. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check the cooling system and automatic transmission for the correct fluid levels.
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