Installing Middle Radiator

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The help of a second person is required in order to remove and install the middle radiator.

Install radiator in bracket.
1. 1.1. Make sure that the rubber sleeve of the radiator sits in the appropriate opening in the bracket.
2. 1.2. Fit and tighten two hexagon-head bolts (M6 x 16, a/f 10) -4- on the retaining frame.
  → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Fig 1: Locating Middle Radiator Bolts
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Secure the radiator.
1. 2.1. Fit left coolant hose with a spring clamp -1- .
2. 2.2. Fit right coolant hose with a spring clamp.
3. 2.3. Fit two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 25, a/f 13) and M8 nuts (a/f 13) -2- and -3- .
4. 2.4. Position the radiator.
5. 2.5. Tighten two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 25, a/f 13) and two M8 nuts (a/f 13) -2- and -3- .
  → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)