Installation Procedure
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- Install the air conditioning condenser (2) to the radiator.
- Install the air conditioning condenser bolts (1) to the radiator and tighten.
- Install NEW sealing washer (3) to the air conditioning condenser outlet tube (5). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the radiator air lower baffle and deflector side retainers to the radiator and charge air cooler. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LTG) .
- Install the upper air baffle and deflector retainers. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LTG) .
- Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube to radiator mounting bolt (2).
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (LGX, LTG) .
- Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube (5) to the condenser.
- Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube nut (3) to the condenser and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install NEW sealing washer (3) to the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the air conditioning condenser.
- Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the air conditioning condenser and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (2) to the air conditioning condenser, if equipped with an auxiliary transmission cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler pipe (2) to the air conditioning condenser, if equipped with an auxiliary transmission cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Install the front bumper fascia center support and the forward range radar module if equipped. Refer to Forward Range Radar Module Replacement , or Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement .
- Install the front bumper fascia upper support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement .
- Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
- Install the radiator upper brackets (2). Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LTG, LGX) .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LCV) .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LCV) .
- Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) .
- Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Fill Procedure .
- Inspect for transmission fluid leaks. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .