Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Cooling Fan Shroud And Bolts

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NOTE:

Insert the 3 lower tabs into the radiator support flange. Keeping the shroud parallel to the radiator will ensure the correct installation of the lower tabs.

Install the cooling fan and shroud.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the cooling fan shroud bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Engine Oil Cooler Quick Connect Fittings

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If equipped, install the cooler lines to the clip and close the clip.

Fig 3: Cooling Fan Electrical Connectors

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Connect the electrical connectors to the cooling fans.
Install the clip attaching the wiring harness to the shroud.
Install the transmission cooling line bolts to fan shroud.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

Fig 4: Surge Tank Inlet Hose And Clamps

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If necessary, install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
If necessary, reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.

Fig 5: Inlet Hose Clamp At Radiator

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Engage the radiator inlet hose clip (2) at the fan shroud.
Connect upper radiator hose from radiator.
Install air inlet duct.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)