Section 11 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator lower cushion to the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Bracket Bolts
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions.
Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Connect the two engine coolant hoses to the radiator and over flow pipe.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses Clamp
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Connect the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Install the reservoir tank.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
Install the air intake duct.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF radiator inlet hose and ATF radiator outlet hose to the ATF pipe.
NOTE: Use a new ATF radiator inlet hose and ATF radiator outlet hose.

Fig 5: Locating ATF Radiator Inlet Hose And ATF Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the connector (A) to the main fan motor and the connector (B) to the sub fan motor.

Fig 7: Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 8: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Install the heat shield cover to the radiator.
Tightening torque:

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts
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Install the under cover.< Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 10: Disconnecting\Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Fill engine coolant.< Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level.< Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Install the collector cover.