Engine Cooling Radiator - Installation

RADIATOR










CAUTION: Before installing the radiator or A/C condenser, be sure the radiator-to-body and radiator-to-A/C condenser rubber air seals are properly fastened to their original positions. These are used at the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and A/C condenser. To prevent overheating, these seals must be installed to their original positions.











1. Gently lower the radiator (1) and fan shroud into the vehicle. Guide the two radiator alignment dowels (2) into the rubber grommets (3) located in lower radiator crossmember (4).
2. Connect the radiator upper and lower hoses and hose clamps to radiator.

CAUTION: The tangs on the hose clamps must be positioned straight down.

3. Install both radiator mounting bolts.
4. Reconnect the electric cooling fan connector.
5. Install the grille Grille - Installation.
6. Reinstall the viscous cooling fan to the engine (if equipped). Electric Radiator Fan - Installation
7. Rotate the fan blades (by hand) and check for interference at fan shroud.
8. KA and KK vehicles, install the combination coolant recovery/washer fluid reservoir assembly.Coolant Recovery Bottle - Installation
9. Install coolant reserve/overflow tank hose at radiator.
10. Refill cooling system Service and Repair.
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Start and warm engine. Check for leaks.Component Tests and General Diagnostics