Engine Cooling System (H4DO): Radiator: Installation

Install the radiator lower cushion to the vehicle body.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Radiator Cushion
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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: Removing Ropes That Secure Condenser To Vehicle
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Temporarily tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser Upper Bracket Bolts
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Position the condenser lower bracket, and install the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the condenser.
Tightening torque:

3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts
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Using the ST, tighten the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

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 5: Tightening Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts

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Tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Identifying Condenser Upper Bracket Bolts
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Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pipe assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the connector (A) to the radiator main fan motor and the connector (B) to the radiator sub fan motor connector.

Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Main Fan Motor Connector
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Install the reservoir tank. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank.

Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Attach the grille bracket.

Fig 11: Identifying Grille Bracket Clips
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Install the active grille shutter. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Active Grille Shutter.
Install the front bumper. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 12: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Fill engine coolant. Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.