Section 16 (Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach radiator mounting cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying 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.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Brackets
Attach power steering hose to the radiator.

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

Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
Install reservoir tank.
Tightening torque:

4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Reservoir Tank
Install air intake duct.

Fig 7: Locating 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 (A) and sub fan motor (B).

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

Fig 10: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
Install under cover.

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

Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
Fill coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, ENGINE COOLANT. >
Check ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. >