Section 8 (Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Installation

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Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Lower Cushions
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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 on body side.
Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
Connect the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets
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Install the reservoir tank. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank .>
Connect the connector to the radiator fan control unit.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Fan Motor Connector
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Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
Install the hood stay holder.

Fig 4: Locating Hood Stay Holder
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Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses.

Fig 5: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable
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Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant .>
Check the ATF level. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
Install the collector cover.