Installation Procedure

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Install the radiator into the insulator in the frame.

Fig 1: View Of Condenser Upper Mounting Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper condenser mounting bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N.m (58 lb in).

Fig 2: Locating Lower Condenser Mounting Bolts

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Raise the vehicle.
Install the lower condenser mounting bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N.m (58 lb in).
Push the lower transaxle oil cooler lines into the radiator until you hear the lines engage.
Gently tug out on the oil cooler lines to verify that the lines are engaged into position.

Fig 3: View Of Lower Radiator Hose To Radiator

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Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
Using J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position on the hose.
Install the side seal pushpin into the radiator.
Ensure that all seals are in place around the radiator.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
Using the J 38185 reposition the upper radiator hose clamp.
Install the surge tank hose to the radiator.
Using the J 38185 reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LY7) or Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LS6) .
Install the radiator supports. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LA3, LY9) or Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LY7) or Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LS6) .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA3, LY9) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS6) .