Installation Procedure

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Install the radiator insulators (1) to the frame.
Position the radiator alignment dowels (2) to align with the insulators (1).

Fig 1: Radiator Insulators & Alignment Dowels
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IMPORTANT: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.
Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.

Fig 2: Installing Condenser
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

IMPORTANT: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.
Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

Fig 3: Condenser Mounting Bolts
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Connect the lower engine oil cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten

Tighten the line to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 4: Lower Engine Oil Cooler Line
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IMPORTANT: nsure the transaxle oil cooler line is positioned upwards while tightening.
Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten

Tighten the line to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 5: Transaxle Oil Cooler Line
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Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.
Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .

Fig 6: Outlet Radiator Hose
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