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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: Gas

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Fig 1: Radiator
GC0087438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the rubber insulators to the lower radiator mounting features (alignment dowel and support bracket at the lower part of the radiator).
  2. Position the radiator (1) into the engine compartment. Take care not to damage cooling fins when installing.
  3. Install the two radiator upper mounting bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
  4. Install the coolant overflow hose (3).
    Fig 2: Fan Shroud
    GC0087422Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Make sure all retaining clips lock into place.

  5. Position the electric cooling fan (3) to the mounts located on the radiator.
  6. Install the upper cooling fan retainer clip.
  7. Install the fan shroud (2) to the radiator/electric cooling fan (3) mount.
  8. Install the fan shroud mounting bolts (4). Tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
  9. Connect the electric cooling fan (3) electrical connector.
    Fig 3: A/C Condenser/Transmission Combination Cooler, Lines, Bolts & Brackets
    GC0152027Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Using care, guide the lower left side A/C condenser/transmission combination cooler mounting bracket (2) into the lower mount located on the left lower side of the radiator.
  11. Install the three A/C condenser/transmission combination cooler mounting brackets (10) to the radiator (3). Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
  12. Install the bolt (8) that secures the condenser jumper line tapping block (7) to the radiator. Tighten the bolt securely.
    Fig 4: Transmission Cooler Line & Bracket
    GC0087439Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Install the bolt securing the transmission cooler line (1) to radiator (3) bracket (2). Tighten the bolt securely.
    Fig 5: Upper Grille Support Bolts
    GC0088987Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Install the front grille. Refer to GRILLE, INSTALLATION .
  15. Connect the upper radiator hose and install the clamp in it's proper position.
    Fig 6: Upper Radiator Seal
    GC0087421Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Install the upper radiator seal plastic rivets (2).
  17. Install the upper radiator seal push pins (1).
  18. Raise and secure the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Fan Shroud
    GC0087422Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Install the lower center cooling fan retaining clip.
  20. Install the lower radiator clamp and hose.
    Fig 8: Lower Radiator Cover
    GC0152028Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Install the lower radiator cover (2).
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Install negative battery cable.
  24. Fill cooling system with coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  25. Check the system for any leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  26. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system fluid levels.
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