Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Installation

CAUTION:

Before installing the radiator or A/C condenser, be sure the radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals are properly fastened to their original positions. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.

Fig 1: Transmission Cooler, Condenser & Radiator

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Position the air seals onto the radiator.
Install the A/C condenser (2) onto the radiator (1). Tighten bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
Install the transmission cooler (5) onto the A/C condenser (2). Tighten bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
Guide the radiators alignment dowels into the rubber grommets located in lower radiator crossmember. Install and tighten mounting bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.) torque.

Fig 2: Transmission Cooler Lines & Bolt
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Position the transmission cooler lines (3) onto the cooler tapping block. Tighten bolt (1) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.) torque.
Install the front grille. Refer to GRILLE, INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Cooling Fan, Lower Radiator Tabs & Connector
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Position the lower cooling fan tabs onto the mounts located on the radiator (4).
Install the cooling fan shroud bolts.
Connect the cooling fan electrical connector (3).
Install the lower radiator hose.
Install upper radiator seal (2).

Fig 4: Upper Radiator Seal, Overflow Bottle Supply Line, Coolant Overflow Container & Mounting Bolts
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Position the A/C lines to the tapping block and install mounting bolt. Tighten to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
Install coolant recovery container (3).
Install the upper radiator hose.
Fill cooling system with correct coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Install the air intake assembly.
Connect battery negative cable.
Start engine and check for leaks.