Section 2 (Engine Cooling System (2.5L)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator lower cushion to the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion (Radiator Lower Bracket)
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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 Bracket Bolts
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Connect the two engine coolant hoses to the radiator and over flow pipe.

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

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 5: 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 6: Locating Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 7: Locating Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Install the under cover. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.>
Lower the vehicle.
Install the reservoir tank. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank.>
Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>