Section 190 (Engine Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach radiator mounting cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Mounting Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
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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 While Fitting Radiator Pins To Cushions
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Install radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
Tightening torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Radiator Brackets & Tighten Bolts
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Attach power steering hose to the radiator.

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

Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hoses
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Install reservoir tank.
Tightening torque: 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
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Install air intake duct.

Fig 7: Installing Air Intake Duct
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect ATF cooler hoses.

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

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

Fig 10: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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Install under cover.

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

Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Fill coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Check ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.