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Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Installation

  1. Be sure the air seal is in position before radiator is installed.  Slide radiator down into position. Seat the radiator with the rubber isolators into the mounting holes provided, with a 10 lbs. force.
  2. Position air conditioning condenser onto the radiator lower mounts and install upper screws (Figure). Tighten fasteners to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
  3. Install the radiator upper and lower hoses (Figure) or (Figure).
  4. Connect the coolant reserve/recovery hose.
  5. Connect the vapor purge solenoid to the mounting bracket.
  6. Install the radiator fans. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  7. Install the radiator upper crossmember support.
  8. Fill the cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
  9. Connect negative cable to battery.