Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Gas
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.
- Gently lower the radiator (1) into the vehicle. Guide the two radiator rubber air seals into the lower radiator support.CAUTION:
The tangs on the hose clamps must be positioned straight down.
- Install the lower radiator hose to the lower radiator outlet.
- Install the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the coolant reserve/overflow tank hose at the radiator.
- Install the upper radiator hose.
- Install the upper radiator crossmember. Align the upper radiator alignment dowel into the upper isolators.
- Install the A/C condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM AIR EVACUATION .
- Connect the battery cable at the battery.
- Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.