Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler) Installation Note

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NOTE: The old O-ring must be replaced.

Fig 1: Installing O-Ring

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Install a new O-ring and ensure it is not twisted.
Position the radiator tank in the original direction to the core using care not to scratch the tank sealing surface with the header tabs.

NOTE: Step 3 will set jaw opening to the correct specification.

With the jaws of locking-type pliers (vise grips) closed and locked, turn the adjusting screw to position the jaws against the drill bit with the diameter measured (height) in removal procedure.
1. Tighten the lock nut on the adjusting screw against the handle to lock the adjustment in place.
  
  Fig 2: Setting Jaw Opening To Correct Specification
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Squeeze the header tabs down in order as shown against the lip of radiator outer tank base with locking-type pliers while rotating the pliers toward the tank.

Fig 3: Squeezing Header Tabs Down
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Verify the height of the header tabs is same as the height before removal.

Fig 4: Verifying Header Tab Height
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Inspect for the leakage of radiator according to the following procedure.
1. Cover the radiator inlet and outlet.
2. Cover the ATF cooler inlet and outlet.
3. Connect a radiator tester.
4. Apply pressure of 145 kPa {1.5 kgf/m ² , 21 psi} and verify that the pressure is held.
  
  Fig 5: Pressure Testing Radiator & Reservoir
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5. Put the radiator into water slowly with the radiator tester connected.
6. Inspect for air leakage.
  
  Fig 6: Inspecting For Air Leakage
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