Section 35 (Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator lower cushion to the hole on the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Lower Cushions Holes On Radiator Lower Bracket
Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions on body side.
Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
Connect the two coolant filler tank hoses to the radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Filler Tank Hoses
Connect the radiator inlet hose (A).
Install the hood stay holder (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Hood Stay Holder (B)
Install the reservoir tank. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
Connect the over flow hose.
Install the air intake duct.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses (AT Model)
Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose
Connect the connectors to the radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor (A)

Fig 8: Identifying Connectors To Sub Fan Motor (B)
Install the heat shield cover. (AT model)

Fig 9: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts (AT Model)
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.

Fig 10: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
Fill engine coolant.
< Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Install the collector cover.