Installing Radiator

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Replace sealing rings, seals and O-rings.

Do not open the air conditioning system if at all possible when Removing The Radiator Module  . Do not bend the lines.

Do not bend the lines when Installing The Radiator Module  .

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A second person is required for removing and installing the radiator.

1. Carefully push in the radiator from above.
   Fig 1: Installing Radiator

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2. Secure the power-steering cooler. To do this, push the power-steering cooler from left to right into the holder -1-  and then clip the lines into the holder -2-  .
3. Clip ATF cooler -5-  into the radiator bracket.
   Fig 2: Installing ATF Cooler

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4. Secure air guide → Unscrewing fastening screws  . → INSTALLING CENTRE AIR GUIDE  - section on "Installing"
   Fig 3: Installing Air Guide Screws

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   Fig 4: Locating Power-Steering Cooler Line Holders

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5. Slide the holders into the rubber sleeve for the radiator at the left and right sides -arrows-  .
   Fig 5: Locating Radiator Supports

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6. Install both holders -arrows-  at the left and right of the radiator.
7. Tighten fastening screws -6-  . Tightening Torque 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.)
8. Tighten fastening screws -7 and 8 -  . Tightening Torque 25 Nm (19 ft. lb.)
   Fig 6: Installing Radiator Screws

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9. Position the holder and tighten the fastening screw -5-  used to secure the holder for the power-steering cooler lines.
10. Fit coolant hose -2-  on the radiator -3-  and lock safety clip -1-  .
    Fig 7: Identifying Lower Right Coolant Hose

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    Fig 8: Identifying Power-Steering Cooler Holder Screw

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11. Fit refrigerant lines -A-  on the radiator.
    Fig 9: Identifying Refrigerant Line On Radiator

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12. Fit holder -2-  with ATF lines connected -3-  and tighten screw -1-  .
    Fig 10: Installing ATF Lines

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13. Secure coolant line holder -arrow -  .
    Fig 11: Locating Coolant Line Holder

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14. Slide breather hose -2-  onto the right side of the radiator and fit hose clamp.
    Fig 12: Identifying Breather Hose On Radiator

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15. Push on coolant hose -1-  and then slide on the safety clip for the adapter. The safety clip must lock with an audible click.
    Fig 13: Identifying Coolant Hose On Radiator

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