Cooling Layer Installation

Cooling Layer Installation

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


1. Position the core support and the cooling layer to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the 4 LH and RH core support bolts (1).

Tighten the core support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Position the positive battery to underhood bused electrical center (UBEC) cable to the junction block and install the nut.

Tighten the positive battery cable to junction block bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).





4. Position the auxiliary positive cable to the junction block and install the nut.

Tighten the auxiliary positive battery cable to junction block bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).





5. Position the positive battery cable to the junction block and install the nut.

Tighten the positive battery cable to junction block bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

6. Reposition and connect the hood release cable to the hood release latch.
7. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector at the UBEC.




8. Position the LH fender to core support brace and install the bolts.




9. Position the wiring ground to the LH fender and install the bolt.

Tighten the ground bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





10. Position the RH fender to core support brace and install the bolts.




11. Position the wiring ground to the RH fender and install the bolt.

Tighten the ground bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





12. Connect the suction hose (4) to the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
13. Install the suction hose bolt (1) to the A/C compressor.

Tighten the suction hose bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

14. Position the evaporator to condenser hose to the condenser.




15. Install the evaporator to condenser hose nut (1).

Tighten the evaporator to condenser nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).





16. Position the transmission cooler line to the auxiliary transmission cooler and install the retaining clip.




17. Position the upper transmission cooler line to the radiator and install the retaining clip.
18. Lower the vehicle.




19. Position the radiator outlet hose to radiator and install the retaining clip.
20. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.




21. Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
22. Install the charge air cooler inlet and outlet ducts. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement (Inlet) ()Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement (Outlet) () .
23. Install the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement .
24. Install the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Base) Grille Replacement (Uplevel) .
25. Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Service and Repair) .
26. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
27. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
28. Recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
29. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair) .