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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.

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  1. Install the A/C condenser (2) onto the radiator (1). Tighten the bolts (3) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
  2. Install the transmission cooler (5). Tighten the bolts (4) to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
  3. Install the radiator into the vehicle.
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  4. Install the lower radiator hose (1).
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  5. Position the lower cooling fan tabs onto the mounts located on the radiator (4).
  6. Install the cooling fan shroud bolts and tighten to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
  7. Connect the cooling fan wire harness connector (3).
  8. Install the upper radiator seal (2) and fasteners.
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  9. Install the upper radiator hose (1).
  10. Install the coolant recovery bottle onto the fan shroud.
  11. Install the coolant recovery bottle hose onto fan shroud and radiator.
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  12. On automatic transmission models, install the transmission cooler lines (3). Tighten the bolt (1) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
  13. Install the bolt securing the A/C condenser lines to radiator and tighten to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
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  14. Install the A/C lines (2, 4) to the condenser. Tighten nuts (3, 5) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  15. Install the right and left side air deflectors and push pin fasteners.
  16. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  17. Fill the cooling system with correct coolant. Refer to COOLANT FILL VOLUMES .
  18. Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  19. Connect the battery negative cable.
  20. Start engine and check for leaks.