Non-Turbo Model

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Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Lower Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Fit pins on the lower side of radiator into cushions on the body side.
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 And Tightening Bolts
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Connect the power steering hose to radiator.

Fig 3: Connecting Power Steering Hose To Radiator
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Connect the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 4: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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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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Connect the overflow hose.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)

Fig 6: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 7: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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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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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >