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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Lower Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
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  2. Install the radiator to vehicle.
    NOTE: Fit pins on the lower side of radiator into cushions on the body side.
  3. Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten bolts.

    Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets & Tightening Bolts
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  4. Connect the power steering hose to radiator.
    Fig 3: Connecting Power Steering Hose To Radiator
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  5. Connect the radiator inlet hose.
    Fig 4: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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  6. Install the reservoir tank.

    Tightening torque:  7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    Fig 5: Installing Reservoir Tank
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  7. Connect the overflow hose.
  8. Lift-up the vehicle.
  9. Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)
    Fig 6: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses (AT Model)
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  10. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 7: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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  11. Connect the connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor
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  12. Install the under cover.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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  15. Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  16. Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.