Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Radiator

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Set the radiator into place in the vehicle with the radiator bottom posts in the rubber shock bumpers.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Retaining Bolt And Bracket

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper right radiator retaining bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the upper right radiator retaining bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Left Upper Radiator Retaining Bolt And Bracket

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Install the upper left radiator retaining bracket.
Install the upper left radiator retaining bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the upper left radiator retaining bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Surge Tank And Cap

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Fig 5: View Of Upper And Lower Radiator Hose

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Connect the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
Secure each hose with a hose clamp.
Install the electric cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Connect the negative battery cable.