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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Diesel

Fig 1: Charge Air Cooler & Retaining Tabs
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  1. Install the charge air cooler (2) to the radiator. Be sure the clips snap into place (1, 3). 
  2. Install the A/C condenser to the radiator. Be sure the clips snap into place. 
  3. Be sure the air seal is in position before radiator is installed.  Slide the cooling module (radiator, A/C condenser and charge air cooler) down into position as an assembly. Seat the radiator with the rubber isolators into the mounting holes provided, with a 10 lbs. force. Care should be taken not to damage radiator cooling fins or water tubes during installation. 
  4. Connect the transmission oil cooling lines at the cooler.
  5. Install the A/C lines at the condenser. Refer to LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, INSTALLATION , LINE, A/C LIQUID, INSTALLATION and LINE, A/C SUCTION, INSTALLATION .
  6. Install the radiator fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the radiator upper crossmember support. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, RADIATOR, INSTALLATION .
  8. Connect the coolant bypass hose at the radiator.
  9. Connect the upper radiator hose at the radiator.
  10. Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  11. Raise and support the vehicle.
  12. Install the hoses to the charge air cooler.
  13. Install the lower radiator hose at the radiator.
  14. Install the lower support to front fascia pushpins.
  15. If equipped, connect the fog lamp connectors to the fascia.
  16. Install the left inner splash shield.
  17. Install the right inner splash shield.
  18. If equipped, install the belly pan to the vehicle.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Recharge the A/C system with refrigerant.
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  22. Connect the negative cable to battery.