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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Fan Module
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  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 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Lower Radiator Support Brackets, Radiator Mount, Lower Cooling Module Support & Mounting Bracket Bolt
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  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 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Condenser Retaining Screws
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  5. Install the A/C condenser. Tighten the condenser retaining screws (2) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.). Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, INSTALLATION .
  6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
    Fig 4: Upper And Lower Air Seals, Front Bumper Support Beam
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  7. Install the upper (4) and lower (3) seals.
  8. Install the front bumper (1). Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
  9. Raise vehicle.
  10. Install the lower radiator hose.
  11. Install the front bumper facia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  12. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 5: Cooling Fan Harness Connector
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  13. Install the upper radiator hose
  14. Install the wire harenss connectors (3) to the cooling fan.
    Fig 6: Symbol To Stop And Use Caution
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    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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 7: Engine Cover And The Air Intake Assembly
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  16. Install the engine cover and air intake assembly.
  17. Reconnect the negative battery cable.