Removal and Installation: Installation

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Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.
Use genuine mounting bolts for the cooling fan assembly and strictly observe the tightening torque. (Breakage prevention for radiator)

NOTE:

Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the stopper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper).

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Hose Insertion Dimensions
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For the orientation of the hose clamp pawl, refer to the figure.

Radiator hose

Hose end

Paint mark

Position of hose clamp⁽¹⁾

Radiator hose (upper)

Radiator side

Upper

Engine side

Upper

Radiator hose (lower)

Radiator side

Lower

Engine side

Front side

⁽¹⁾	Refer to the figure below for the specific position each hose clamp tab.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp Tab Positions

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The angle (b) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified line (A) must be within ±30° as shown in the figure below.

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamp Tab Position (Angle)
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To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the end of the paint mark (2) on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is within the reference value.
Dimension "A": (-1) - (+1) mm (-0.04) - (+0.04) in

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Hose To Hose Clamp Installation Dimension
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