Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler: Installation

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Install the transmission cooler lines.

Fig 1: Installing Transmission Cooler Lines
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Install the transmission cooler and bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Transmission Cooler And Bolts
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NOTE: Remove the mechanic's wire from the A/C condenser.

NOTE: Do not set the radiator assembly in the mounts at this time. Set the radiator assembly on the frame.

Fig 3: Installing Radiator And Transmission Cooler

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Install the radiator and transmission cooler into the vehicle as an assembly.
Set the lower A/C condenser mounts into the radiator assembly.
Install the right inner A/C air deflector shield.

Fig 4: Installing Right Inner A/C Air Deflector Shield
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Install the left inner A/C air deflector shield.

Fig 5: Installing Left Inner A/C Air Deflector Shield
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Set the radiator assembly onto the support mounts.

Fig 6: Setting Radiator Assembly Onto Support Mounts
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Install the right A/C condenser mounting bracket.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Installing Right A/C Condenser Mounting Bracket
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Install the left A/C condenser mounting bracket.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Installing Left A/C Condenser Mounting Bracket
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Install the right radiator support bracket and bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Installing Right Radiator Support Bracket And Bolt
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Install the left radiator support bracket and bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Installing Left Radiator Support Bracket And Bolt
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Install the A/C line retainer.

Fig 11: Installing A/C Line Retainer
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With the range selector in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Install the lower front air dam push pins.

Fig 12: Locating Lower Air Dam Push Pins
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Install the lower fan shroud and bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 13: Installing Lower Fan Shroud And Bolts
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Connect the left lower radiator hose.

Fig 14: Connecting Left Lower Radiator Hose
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Connect the right lower radiator hose to the radiator and position it into the retainer.

Fig 15: Connecting Right Lower Radiator Hose To Radiator
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Connect the transmission cooler lines.
- If equipped, install the safety retainer on the connector.
- If equipped, install the screw clamp on the hose.
  
  Fig 16: Connecting Transmission Cooler Lines
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Using the special tools, install the fan.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 17: Installing Fan
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Install the upper fan shroud.

Fig 18: Installing Upper Fan Shroud
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Install the bolt and screws on the left side of the fan shroud.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 19: Installing Bolt And Screws On Left Side Of Fan Shroud
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Install the bolt and screws on the right side of the fan shroud.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 20: Installing Bolt And Screws On Right Side Of Fan Shroud
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Connect the upper radiator hose and the degas bottle hose.

Fig 21: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose And Degas Bottle Hose
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Install the inner air deflector.

Fig 22: Installing Inner Air Deflector
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Install the upper air deflector.

Fig 23: Installing Upper Air Deflector
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Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Fill and check the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .