Engine Cooling System: Radiator: Installation

Install the radiator lower cushion.
Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Insert pins on the lower side of radiator into the radiator lower cushions on vehicle side.
Hold the ambient sensor harness with clip.

Fig 1: Locating Ambient Sensor Harness Clip
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Hold the radiator and condenser with bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Radiator And Condenser Bolts
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Install the front bumper. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper. >
Connect the ATF radiator inlet hose and ATF radiator outlet hose.
NOTE: Use a new ATF radiator inlet hose and ATF radiator outlet hose.

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose And Pipe
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Connect the radiator inlet hoses LH and RH.

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hoses LH And RH
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Install the reservoir tank.

Fig 5: Locating Reservoir Tank
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Connect the connector to radiator fan control unit.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Fan Control Unit Connector
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Install the radiator stay.
1. Tighten the bolts on the right side of the radiator stay.
  Tightening torque:
  
  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Locating Radiator Stay Bolts (Right Side)
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2. Tighten the bolts on the left side of the radiator stay.
  Tightening torque:
  
  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Locating Radiator Stay Bolts (Left Side)
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3. Install the front hood cable fixing clip to the radiator stay.
4. Install the radiator inlet hose LH to the clip.
5. Install the latch.
  Tightening torque:
  
  33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Latch
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Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets
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Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator lower.

Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose
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Tighten the bolts at the bottom of the radiator stay.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Underside Of Radiator Stay Bolts
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Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Install the front upper cover.

Fig 13: Identifying Front Upper Cover
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Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Install the collector cover.