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RADIATOR, Engine Cooling: Installation: Radiator

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Fig 1: Radiator, Insulators & Mounting Bolts
GC0087440Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Position the radiator (3) into the engine compartment. Take care not to damage cooling fins or tubes on the radiator and oil coolers when installing.
  2. Install the rubber insulators (1) to the lower radiator mounting features (alignment dowel and support bracket at the lower part of the radiator).
    Fig 2: Radiator
    GC0087438Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Install the two radiator upper mounting bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Fan Shroud
    GC0087422Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Install the electric cooling fan (3). Refer to FAN, Cooling, Electric, Installation  or FAN, Cooling, Viscous, Installation .
  5. Install the fan shroud (1, 2) by engaging the fan shroud's (1, 2) lower retaining clips to the radiator/electric cooling fan (3).
  6. Install the fan shroud to radiator lower center retaining clip.
  7. Install the fan shroud (1, 2) mounting bolts (4). Tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
  8. Install the fan shroud to radiator upper center retaining clip.
    NOTE:

    Make sure all retaining clips lock into place.

  9. Connect the electric cooling fan (3) electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Condenser Mounting Brackets
    GC0087441Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Engage the two A/C compressor/transmission combination cooler mounting brackets (2) to the left side of the radiator (1).
  11. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission cooler. Refer to COOLER, Transmission Oil, Installation .
  12. Install the two bolts that secure the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Transmission Cooler Line & Bracket
    GC0087439Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Install the bolt securing the transmission cooler line (1) to radiator (3) bracket (2). Tighten the bolt securely.
  14. Install the coolant overflow/recovery bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, Coolant Recovery, Installation .
  15. Install the windshield washer reserve tank. Refer to RESERVOIR, Windshield Washer, Installation .
  16. Install the front grille. Refer to GRILLE, Installation .
  17. If equipped, install the viscous fan. Refer to FAN, Cooling, Electric, Installation  or FAN, Cooling, Viscous, Installation .
  18. Connect the upper radiator hose and install the clamp in it's proper position.
    Fig 6: Upper Radiator Seal
    GC0087421Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  19. Install the upper radiator seal plastic rivets (2).
  20. Install the upper radiator seal push pins (1).
  21. Raise and secure the vehicle.
  22. Install the lower center electric fan to radiator retaining clip.
  23. Install the lower radiator clamp and hose.
  24. Install the lower radiator seal.
  25. Install battery negative cable.
  26. Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  27. Check the system for any leaks. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing .
  28. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system fluid levels.
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