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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Diesel

Fig 1: Cooling Module
GC0098473Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
2 - COOLING MODULE
3 - RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR
4 - LOWER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
NOTE:

Care must be taken not to damage the radiator cooling fins and tubes during installation.

  1. Lower radiator into mounting position and reconnect Charge Air Cooler to radiator. Tighten bolts to 8 N.m (70 lbs. in.).
  2. Position A/C condenser against radiator. Hand start lower fasteners.
  3. Install radiator fan/shroud assembly. Hand start upper fasteners and remaining side fasteners that hold AC condenser.
  4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  5. Connect charge air cooler hoses.
  6. Install two remaining lower radiator fan shroud fasteners to radiator. Tighten fasteners to 6 N.m (55 in. lbs.).
  7. If equipped, install fasteners attaching transmission oil cooler to radiator. Tighten fasteners to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
  8. Connect lower radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp so it will not interfere with engine components.
  9. Connect the radiator fan motor electrical connector.
  10. Close radiator draincock.
  11. Lower vehicle.
  12. Tighten radiator fan shroud fasteners to 6 N.m (55 in. lbs.).
  13. Tighten AC condenser fasteners to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
  14. Install upper radiator hose. Align the hose and position the clamp to prevent interference with the engine or hood.
  15. Install grille.
  16. Install air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  17. Fill cooling system with appropriate coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  18. Connect negative battery cable.
  19. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level.