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Repair procedures: Installation: Radiator

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the radiator upper bracket (A, B).

    Tightening torque : 

    6.9 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Upper Bracket (1 Of 2)
    G06828614Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Upper Bracket (2 Of 2)
    G06828615Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the cooling fan mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque : 

    6.9 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Fan Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G06828616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Fan Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G06828617Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the fan motor connector (A, B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Fan Motor Connector (1 Of 2)
    G06828618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fan Motor Connector (2 Of 2)
    G06828619Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
  6. Install the ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) oil cooler hoses (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose And ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) Oil Cooler Hoses
    G06828620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fill with engine coolant.
  8. Start engine and check for leaks.