Section 180 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator mounting cushions to the holes on vehicle.

Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Mounting Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Fit the pins on lower side of radiator into the cushions on body side.
Install the radiator brackets, and then tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Radiator Brackets
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Connect the radiator inlet hose (A) and water tank hose (B).

Fig 3: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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Fig 4: Connecting Water Tank Hose
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Install the reservoir tank. Refer to RESERVOIR TANK .
Connect the overflow hose.
Install the V-belt cover.

Fig 5: Installing V-Belt Cover
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Install the air intake duct.
Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model).

Fig 6: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 7: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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Connect the connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor
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Fig 9: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Sub Fan Motor
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 10: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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Fill engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.