Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Snapping Fan Shroud Tabs Into Radiator Clips

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Install the cooling fan and shroud assembly to the radiator.
Snap the fan shroud tabs into the radiator clips.

Fig 2: View Of Radiator & Cooling Fan Shroud

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Install the radiator and cooling fan shroud assembly to the vehicle.

Fig 3: View Of Radiator Air Side Seals

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Install the radiator air side seals onto the condenser mounting tabs on the radiator.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: Replace the condenser mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: Pushing Upward On Radiator And Downward On Condenser

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Install the condenser mounting nuts to the radiator.
Insert the condenser mounting tabs into the radiator clips.

Fig 5: View Of Radiator Lower Mounts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the condenser to the radiator bolts and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 6: Bending Radiator Air Side Seals

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Bend the radiator air side seals and insert the seals into the channel of the intake air splash shields.

Fig 7: Inspecting Radiator Air Side Seals

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The radiator air side seals must be in the proper position for proper air flow.

NOTE: Replace the radiator lower mounts as a pair or vibration may result.

Install the radiator lower mounts.

Fig 8: View Of Lower Radiator Support Bracket Bolts

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Install the lower radiator support brackets.
Install the lower radiator support bracket bolts and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the transmission oil cooler pipes to the radiator.

Fig 9: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose

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Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the pliers J 38185 . See Special Tools .

Fig 10: View Of Left Radiator Air Deflector Retainers

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NOTE: Engine splash shields must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.

Install the left engine splash shield.
Install the left engine splash shield retainers.

Fig 11: View Of Right Front Fender Liner & Retainers

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Install the right engine splash shield.
Install the right engine splash shield retainers.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 12: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose

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Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the pliers J 38185 . See Special Tools .

Fig 13: Supporting Radiator And Condenser (W/L61)

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Remove the rope attached to the condenser and upper tie bar.
Install the upper radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .
Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill-LY7, LZE, LZ4) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .