Engine Cooling System (2.5L): Radiator: Installation

Install the radiator lower cushion.

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Install new radiator upper gasket (A) and radiator lower gasket (B) to the radiator.
NOTE:
- Install the radiator upper gasket so that its end part (a) comes inside of the installation section of condenser assembly (c).
- Install the radiator lower gasket so that its cutout portion (b) is aligned to the installation section of condenser assembly (c).
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Connect the radiator outlet hose (A), overflow hose (B) and radiator inlet hose (C) to the radiator.

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Install the radiator fan and fan motor assembly to the radiator. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>RADIATOR FAN AND FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
Install the radiator and the radiator fan and fan motor assembly as an assembly.
NOTE: Insert the pin on the lower side of the radiator into the radiator lower cushions.
Remove the ropes or other items used to secure the condenser assembly to the vehicle.

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Temporarily tighten the bolts that secure the upper side of condenser assembly to the radiator.

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Install the bracket condenser to the condenser assembly.
Tightening torque:

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

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Using the ST, install the bolts securing the lower side of condenser assembly to the radiator.

Preparation tool:

ST: SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER (73099SG000)

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

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

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 which hold the upper side of condenser assembly 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 bracket LH and the radiator upper bracket RH.
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the active grille shutter. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER>INSTALLATION .
Install the bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>INSTALLATION .
Install the cover UPR front.

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Connect the radiator inlet hose.

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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

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Connect the connector to the sub fan motor.

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Install the clip which holds bulkhead wiring harness to the radiator fan shroud.
Connect the connector (A) to the main fan motor.

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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>RESERVOIR TANK>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Install the V-belt cover.
NOTE:
- Check the grommet for peel-off or disengagement.
- Be careful not to deform the bracket during installation.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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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 .