Section 2 (Engine Cooling System (2.5L)): Radiator: Installation

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Install the radiator lower cushion to the vehicle body.

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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions.
Remove the ropes or other means used to secure the condenser to the vehicle.

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Temporarily tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

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Position the condenser lower bracket, and install the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the condenser.
Tightening torque:

3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb)

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Using the ST, tighten the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

ST 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

T = L/(100 mm (3.94 in) + L) x 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

T: Tightening torque
L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE: If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.

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Tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

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

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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pipe assembly.

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Connect the connector (A) to the radiator main fan motor and the connector (B) to the radiator sub fan motor connector.

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Install the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Reservoir Tank>INSTALLATION .
Attach the grille bracket.

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Install the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Active Grille Shutter>INSTALLATION .
Install the front bumper. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the radiator outlet hose.

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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .