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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator
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  1. Install the radiator (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Upper Support Bracket & Bolts
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  3. Install the radiator upper support brackets (2).
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the radiator upper support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  6. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1)  or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  8. Install the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement (LAU) .
  9. Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LF1) or Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LAU) .
  10. Install the radiator air side baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Left Side  and Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Right Side .
  11. Install the radiator air side seal. Refer to Radiator Air Seal Replacement .
  12. Install the radiator air lower seal. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Seal Replacement .
  13. Install the radiator air upper seal. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Seal Replacement .
  14. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LF1)  or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LAU) .
  15. Install the primary latch bracket. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Bracket Replacement .
  16. Install the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
  17. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling - Vac-N-Fill (GE 47716)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) .