Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC): Radiator: Installation

Attach the radiator lower cushion to the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion From Radiator Lower Bracket
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions.
Remove the ropes or other means used to secure the condenser to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Securing Condenser To Vehicle Using Ropes
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Install the bolts at the top of the condenser.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Top Of Condenser Bolts
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Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pipe assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the connector (A) to the main fan motor and the connector (B) to the sub fan motor.

Fig 6: Identifying Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 7: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.

Fig 8: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Temporarily tighten the bolts a the bottom of the condenser.

Fig 9: Locating Bottom Of Condenser Bolts
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Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts at the bottom of the condenser using the ST.
ST 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

T = L/(100 mm (3.94 in) +L) x 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

T: Tightening torque

L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE: If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.

Fig 10: Measuring Length Of Torque Wrench
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Fig 11: Tightening Bolts At Bottom Of Condenser Using ST
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Install the clips to the grille bracket and front bumper and install the grille bracket.

Fig 12: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Install the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Reservoir Tank>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .