Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Radiator

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Install the radiator to the vehicle.

Fig 2: View of Radiator

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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 3: View Of Condenser & Bolts

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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 4: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose

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Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp. See Special Tools .

Fig 5: Identifying Condenser Line To Radiator Retaining Bolt

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Install the condenser line to radiator retaining bolt.
Install the cooling fans. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .