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Section 584 (Cooling System): Radiator: Installation

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  1. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Install the No. 2 radiator support to the radiator assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Radiator Support Bolts
      G05268405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER 
    1. Install the 2 radiator support lowers to the radiator assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Support Lowers
      G05268404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator to the body.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator
      G04975382Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bracket to the body with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Bracket Bolts
      G05268402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the condenser assembly to the radiator assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Condenser Assembly To Radiator Assembly & Bolts
      G05268401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Install the No. 1 radiator support to the radiator assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 

      Bolt A 

      13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Radiator Support To Radiator Assembly With Bolts
      G05268411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Install the 2 radiator support cushions to the radiator assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Support Cushion
      G05268399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FAN SHROUD 
    1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Identifying Bolts & Fan Shroud
      G05268398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the fan motor connector and clamp.
      Fig 9: Identifying Clamp & Fan Motor Connector
      G05268397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER 
    1. Install the radiator support sub-assembly upper with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Support Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05268396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 3 clamps and connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying Clamps & Connector
      G05268395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the 2 horn connectors.
      Fig 12: Identifying Horn Connectors
      G05268394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the hood lock control cable to the hood lock assembly.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and the hood lock assembly to the radiator support sub-assembly upper.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Identifying Hood Lock Assembly
      G05268392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the hood lock nut and the hood lock nut cap.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Identifying Hood, Bolt & Nut
      G05268393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the connector.
  9. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Connect the 2 clips, and install the 2 screws and the hood lock control cable cover.
      Fig 15: Identifying Screws, Snap Fits & Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      G05268391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Connect the water by-pass hose No. 2 to the radiator assembly with the clip.
      Fig 16: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose No. 2
      G05268390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE 
    1. Connect the radiator reserve tank hose to the radiator assembly with the clip.
      Fig 17: Identifying Radiator Reserve Tank Hose
      G05268389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the oil cooler outlet hose to the radiator assembly.
  13. CONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the oil cooler inlet hose to the radiator assembly.
  14. CONNECT RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator assembly.
  15. CONNECT RADIATOR INLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator assembly.
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  23. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  24. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  25. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization procedure (See INITIALIZATION ).

      HINT:

      Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.