Engine Cooling System & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Radiator: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Transmission Cooler Line

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1. Carefully lower the radiator into the vehicle.
2. Connect the lower radiator hose (2).
3. Connect the coolant recovery reservoir hose (1).
4. Install the transmission cooler line (3) (automatic transmission only). Tighten the line to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Upper Radiator Hose

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5. Connect the upper radiator hose (1).
   Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Cooler Line

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6. Connect the transmission cooler line (1) located in the middle front of the vehicle (automatic transmission only). (Refer to COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS COOLER LINES - INSTALLATION) .
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Radiator Retaining Clamps

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7. Using a suitable tool (1) install the radiator retaining clamps (2).
   Fig 5: Identifying Condenser Retaining Bolts

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8. Install the two condenser retainer bolts (1) into the radiator support. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
   Fig 6: Removing/Installing Radiator Fan

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9. Install the radiator fan. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install the air inlet tubes.
11. Refill the cooling system. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
14. Recheck the coolant level.