Radiator, Removing, Installing And Disassembling: Installing

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-- Attach the upper radiator mount to the lock carrier.

-- Install the radiator module into the upper radiator mount -A- and install the locking bolt -B-.

Fig 1: Pushing Locking Pins -B- In Both Radiator Mounts -A- In -Direction Of Arrow- To Remove Them

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-- Install the lower radiator mount into the radiator module and tighten it.

-- Push the clips -arrows- on the upper air guide into the radiator.

Fig 2: Identifying Remove Clips -Arrows- On Top Of Radiator

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Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while Noting The Following:

-- Drain the coolant system completely before filling. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, EMPTYING .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, FILLING .

-- Fill the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING [For transmission(s) 0C8] .

-- Install the radiator grille -1-. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE .

Fig 3: Identifying License Plate Holder -2- And Center Air Guide Grille -3-

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-- Install the license plate holder -2- and the center air grille -3-. Refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER .