Installation Procedure

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Install the radiator to the vehicle
Install the upper radiator mounting brackets.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the upper radiator mounting brackets retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Radiator
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NOTE: The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.
Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Condenser Mounting Bolts
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Install the overflow hose to the radiator.

Fig 3: Installing Overflow Hose
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Connect the lower transmission oil cooler line (1).
Connect the upper transmission oil cooler line (2).
Slide the plastic cap over the transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings.

Fig 4: Connecting Transmission Oil Cooler Lines
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Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator using the J 38185 .
Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator using the J 38185 .

Fig 5: Installing Radiator Hoses
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Install the upper radiator seal.

Fig 6: Installing Upper Radiator Seal
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Install the hood latch support. Refer to HOOD LATCH SUPPORT REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
Install the cooling fans. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT-ELECTRIC .
Inspect the transmission oil level. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION .