Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Gas

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NOTE:

Be sure the air seal is in position before radiator is installed. Slide radiator down into position. Seat the radiator with the rubber isolators into the mounting holes provided, with a 10 lbs. force.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Radiator Mounts

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Position the radiator (3) into the lower supports.
Install the upper radiator mounts (1). Tighten the bolts (2) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
If equipped. Position air conditioning condenser onto the radiator lower mounts and engage upper mounting tabs.

Fig 2: Installing Radiator Fans
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Install the radiator fans (3). Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
Install the radiator upper and lower hoses.

Fig 3: Air Shutter & Fasteners
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Install the air deflector (1). Tighten the bolts (2) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Cooler
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If removed, install the power steering cooler (1).

Fig 5: Upper Close Out Panel
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Install the radiator upper crossmember support. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, RADIATOR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Coolant Recovery Bottle
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Install the coolant recovery container (3) (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

Fig 7: Center Grill Support Frame
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Install the front bumper center grill support frame (1). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).

Fig 8: Front Bumper Center Grill & Fasteners
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Install the front bumper center grill. (2). Tighten the bolts (1) to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect negative cable to battery.