Installation Procedure

Verify that the upper radiator mounts are installed in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Mounts

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Install the upper radiator air baffle.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Air Baffle

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Tilt the condenser forward in the vehicle. Install the radiator assembly into the vehicle.

Fig 3: Tilting Condenser

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Verify that the upper radiator mount pins align with the upper radiator mounts.

Fig 4: Aligning Upper Radiator Mount Pins With Upper Radiator Mounts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the lower radiator mounts, brackets, and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Lower Radiator Mount, Brackets And Bolts

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Install the right engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.

Fig 6: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield-To-Radiator Mount Push-In Retainer

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If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the left engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
If equipped with air conditioning, install the right and left radiator side baffles.

Fig 7: View Of Right & Left Radiator Side Baffles

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Slide the condenser up to engage the upper mounting tabs into the radiator.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Mounting Tabs

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Install the condenser bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 9: Locating Condenser Bolts

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Fig 10: View Of Air Dam And Push-In Retainers

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Install the air dam and push-in retainers.
Align the cooling fan shroud retaining features to the radiator. Pull down on the cooling fan assembly to snap the fan shroud onto the radiator.

Fig 11: View Of Cooling Fan Assembly-To-Radiator Connectors

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If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, install the lower transmission oil cooler line and seal the radiator.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission oil cooler line to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 12: View Of Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Line

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If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine

Fig 13: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield

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If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement

Fig 14: View Of Front Fender Liner

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Lower the vehicle.
If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, install the upper transmission oil cooler line and seal to the radiator.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission oil cooler line to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 15: View Of Upper Transmission Oil Cooler Line

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Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.

Fig 16: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L

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Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using SA9111E . See Special Tools .
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.

Fig 17: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L

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Reposition the hose clamp to secure the hose using SA9111E . See Special Tools .
If equipped with 2.2L (L61) engine, install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61)) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ))
If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, add fluid to the transmission as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure