Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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Position the radiator retainers in place.
Install the upper right radiator retaining bracket.

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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Connect the surge tank hose to the radiator.
Secure the surge tank hose with a hose clamp.

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.