Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Gas
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NOTE:
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.
- Position the radiator (3) into the lower supports.
- If equipped, engage the tabs that secure the transmission cooler to the radiator.
- Install the upper radiator mounts (1). Tighten the bolts (2) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- If equipped, position the air conditioning condenser onto the radiator lower mounts and engage the upper mounting tabs.
- Install the cooling fans. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower radiator hose.
- Install the air deflector (1) and tighten the bolts (2) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- If removed, install the power steering cooler (1) and securely tighten the fasteners.
- Install the radiator upper crossmember support. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, RADIATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front bumper center grill support frame (1) and tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- Install the front bumper center grill (2) and tighten the bolts (1) to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the negative battery cable.