Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: 2.4L/3.6L

Fig 1: A/C Condenser & Radiator

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CAUTION:

Use care when using force to merge the condenser to the radiator. Damage may occur to the clips on the radiator and the mounting tabs on the condenser.

Position A/C condenser (2) onto the radiator (1). Carefully align the slots on the condenser to the retainers on the radiator. Gently squeeze together until the retainers snap into place.

Fig 2: Bolt
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Install the bolt that mounts the condenser to the radiator and securely tighten the bolt.

Fig 3: Lower Mounts
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Slide radiator/condenser into position and seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators in the lower mounts (2).

Fig 4: Trans Cooler Lines
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Install the trans cooler lines (2) to the A/C condenser (1).
Align the radiator retainers to the core support radiator mounting tabs. Using pressure. Press the radiator into the core support.

Fig 5: A/C Line Nuts & A/C Condenser
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Install the A/C lines to the condenser. Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
Install the lower radiator hose at the radiator.
Install the upper radiator hose.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Charge the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 6: Air Filter Box Assembly
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Install the air cleaner body. For 2.4L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION . For 3.6L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
Install the engine cover.

Fig 7: Bolt & Horn Assembly
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Install the horn assembly (2) Tighten the bolt (1) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect the negative battery cable.