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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Locking Tabs
GC0158936Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the radiator cooling fan expanders into the retainer clips on the radiator. Pinch the locking tabs (1 and 2) while inserting the fan into the radiator housing.
    Fig 2: Cooling Fan Retaining Bolt & Retainers
    GC0158723Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Slide the fan into the retainers (2) on the left side of the radiator.
  3. Install the cooling fan retaining bolt (1). Tighten the cooling fan retaining bolt to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser
    GC0158903Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the A/C condenser in the reverse manner used to remove the unit. Tighten the condenser retaining screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.). Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the CAC to the radiator lower locators.
  6. Roll the CAC into position.
    Fig 4: Aligning Bushings To Eyelets At Radiator
    GC0158795Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Align the bushings to the eyelets at the radiator (1).
    Fig 5: Engine Cooling Radiator Components
    GC0158908Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Position the radiator, condenser, CAC and fan as an assembly (5) into position.
  9. Align the lower pins (4) to the locators.
  10. Roll the assembly rearward and into position against the FEM.
  11. Install the four bolts (3) to cooling module to the FEM.
  12. Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
  13. Install the coolant bottle return hoes to the hose retainers (2).
  14. Install the wire harness connectors (1 and 4) to the cooling fan.
    Fig 6: CAC Inlet Hose Quick Connect
    GC0159078Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Attach the CAC inlet hose quick connect (1).
    Fig 7: CAC Outlet Hose Quick Connect
    GC0158916Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Attach the CAC outlet hose quick connect (1).
  17. Install the upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps.
    Fig 8: Upper Mounts, Shroud Bolts & Shroud
    GC0158708Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Install the shroud (3). Push the expanding clips through the retaining slots (1).
  19. Install the shroud bolts (2). Tighten to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Coolant Bottle & Bolts
    GC0158996Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Install the coolant bottle (1).
  21. Install the bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
  22. Install the bumper reinforcement. Refer to REINFORCEMENT, BUMPER, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 10: Symbol To Stop And Use Caution
    GC0152417Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    The FIAT engines use a OAT coolant. OAT coolant CAN NOT be mixed with and other kinds of coolant. Heavy corrosion or damage may occur to the cooling system or engine, unless the proper coolant has been used.

  23. Fill the cooling system with OAT  coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 11: Air Cleaner Body & Components
    GC0157636Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. Install the air intake assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  25. Connect the battery negative cable.
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