Section 98 (Cooling): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator mounting cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Connecting Radiator Mounting Cushions To Holes
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Fit pins on the lower side of radiator into cushions on the body side.
Install the radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
Tightening torque:
1. 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Installing Radiator Brackets With Bolts
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Attach the power steering hose to radiator.

Fig 3: Connecting Power Steering Hose
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Connect the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 4: Connecting Radiator Inlet Pipe
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Install the reservoir tank.
Tightening torque:
1. 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Installing Reservoir Tank With Bolts
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Connect the over flow hose.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT vehicles)

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 Fan Motor Connectors
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , Engine Coolant.
Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.