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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Hoses To/From Radiator
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  1. Install the radiator to the lower mounts.
    2. Fig 2: Condenser Hold Down Bracket & Mount Tabs
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    NOTE:

    Verify that the condenser is fully seated in the radiator mounting tabs.

  2. Install the condenser to the mounting tabs on the radiator (2).
  3. Install the condenser hold down bracket (1) to the radiator and condenser.
  4. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  5. Use J 38185  pliers to install the lower radiator hose clamp to the radiator.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts
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    NOTE:

    Ensure the right and left edge of the fan shroud engages the radiator slots.

  6. Install the cooling fan shroud.
    7. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  7. Install the condenser tubes bracket bolt to the fan shroud and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  8. Install the cooling fan motors electrical harness to the fan shroud clips.
  9. Connect the engine cooling fan motors electrical connectors.
  10. Install the cooling fan shroud bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  11. Connect the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the radiator. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement , and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
    12. Fig 4: View Of Fan Shroud To Radiator Upper Support Brackets
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  12. Install the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that connect to the fan shroud and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Fan Shroud To Condenser Hold Down Bracket Bolt
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  13. Install the bolt that connects the fan shroud to the condenser hold down bracket and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  14. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
  15. Install the engine front strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  16. Use J 38185  pliers to install the upper radiator hose clamp to the radiator.
  17. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  18. Install the coolant reservoir hose to the fan shroud.
  19. Install the radiator vent hose to the right upper radiator tank and fill neck.
  20. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    22. CAUTION:

    Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

  22. Adjust the transaxle fluid level.
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