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

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

Install the radiator into engine compartment and seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes in radiator lower support.

Fig 1: Upper Shroud Cover, Pick & Clip
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Install the upper shroud cover (2) by applying pressure downwards till the snap into place.

Fig 2: Support Bolt
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Position the condenser on radiator and loosely install the support bolt (3). Tighten bolt (3) to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the lower mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the bolt (2) located between the cooler lines to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Upper Radiator Mounting Brackets & Bolt
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Install the upper radiator isolator (1). Tighten the bolts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Install the radiator fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: Lower Radiator Hose
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Install the lower radiator hose (1).

Fig 5: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Install the belly pan and securely tighten bolts (1).
Remove support and lower the vehicle.
Install the upper radiator hose.
Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION, 6.2L .
Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect the negative battery cable.
Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check the cooling system and automatic transmission for the correct fluid levels.