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Automatic Trans: Cooling: Radiator: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser/Transmission Oil Cooler Assembly, P/S Cooler And Air Dam
G04854875Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

The radiator has two isolator pins on bottom of both tanks. These fit into alignment holes in radiator lower support. 

  1. Install power steering cooler, if removed.
  2. Install transmission oil cooler if removed.
  3. Install the upper radiator mount
  4. Position isolator pins into alignment holes in radiator lower support.
  5. Install upper radiator support. Tighten bolts to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.)
  6. Install LH and RH radiator side seals.
  7. Install upper radiator hose.
  8. Install overflow tube.
  9. Install radiator shroud.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Condenser/Radiator Seal And Power Steering Cooler Lines
    G04854873Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Install power steering cooler lines.
  11. Install transmission cooler lines.
  12. Install lower radiator hose.
  13. Lower vehicle.
  14. Fill radiator. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  15. Connect battery negative cable.
  16. Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.