Installing:

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Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN .

-- Install the radiator module.

-- Mount the upper radiator mount and tighten it.

-- 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.

Fig 2: Folding Up Air Guide On Left And Right -Arrow- To Remove Screws -A- (25 Nm)

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

Fig 3: Identifying Remove Clips -Arrows- On Top Of Radiator

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

Fig 4: 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 REAR BUMPER .

Install in reverse order of removal, Note The Following:

NOTE:

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that are specific to that model. Refer to the Parts Information.

All the coolant must be changed if the radiator was replaced.

-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the ATF lines. Refer to .

-- Drain the coolant system completely before filling. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM, DRAINING, VEHICLES WITH ONE HEATER CORE .

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

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .