Section 22 (Engine Cooling System (2.5L)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach radiator mounting cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Mounting Cushions
Install radiator while fitting radiator pins to cushions.
NOTE: Fit pins on lower side of radiator into cushions on body side.

Fig 2: Installing Radiator
Install radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Installing Radiator Brackets
Attach power steering hose to the radiator.

Fig 4: Attaching Power Steering Hose To Radiator Clip
Connect radiator inlet hose.

Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
Install reservoir tank.
1. Tightening torque: 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
Install air intake duct.

Fig 7: Installing Air Intake Duct
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect ATF cooler hoses. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 8: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
Connect connectors to radiator main fan motor and sub fan motor.

Fig 9: Connecting Main Fan & Sub Fan Connectors
Connect radiator outlet hose.

Fig 10: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
Install under cover.

Fig 11: Installing Under Cover
Lower the vehicle.
Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
Fill coolant. See FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Check ATF level. See REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid.