Section 14 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator lower cushion to the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions.
Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pipe assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the connector (A) to the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) to the sub fan motor assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Main Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Fig 5: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Install the reservoir tank. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
Install the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF radiator hose to the ATF pipe. (AT model)
NOTE: Use a new ATF radiator hose.

Fig 6: Locating ATF Radiator Hose Clamps
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 7: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 8: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
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Fill engine coolant. < Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level. (AT model) < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >