Installation
1NR-FE COOLING: RADIATOR: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL
(a) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
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(b) Remove the release paper from the support seal.
(c) Install the 5 new support seals to the radiator.
2. INSTALL RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG
(a) Install the radiator drain cock plug to the radiator.
NOTICE:
Replace the O-ring if it is damaged.
3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the 2 cushions and 2 grommets.
(b) Engage the 2 claws on the condenser and install the radiator assembly onto the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Do not apply any excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or piping when installing the radiator assembly.
4. INSTALL FAN SHROUD
(a) Engage the 2 claws and install the fan shroud onto the vehicle.
(b) Install the bolt to the ECM.
Torque : 13 Nm (127 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
(c) Engage the 4 wire harness clamps and connect the 3 connectors.
(d) Engage the claw and install the piping clamp.
(e) Align the locating lip and install the washer inlet.
5. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the upper radiator support with the 5 bolts.
Torque : 13 Nm (127 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
(b) Connect the horn connector.
(c) Engage the washer inlet clamp.
(d) Connect the hood courtesy switch connector and engage the wire harness clamp.
6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the hood lock control cable and engage the 2 clamps.
7. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
(a) Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the radiator with the hose clip.
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NOTICE:
Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.
8. CONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE
(a) Connect the No. 3 radiator hose to the radiator with the hose clip.
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NOTICE:
Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.
9. CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE
(a) Connect the reservoir tank hose to the water filler with the hose clip.
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NOTICE:
Perform the installation with the hose clip at the correct angle.
(b) Engage the hose clamp.
10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the air cleaner filter element.
11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER AND HOSE
(a) Align the 2 hinges with the guides on the case and engage them in the grooves.
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(b) Install the air cleaner and hose with the 2 clamps.
(c) Connect the air cleaner hose with the hose clamp as shown in the illustration.
Torque : 3.0 Nm (31 kgf-cm, 27 in-lbf)
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NOTICE:
* The clamp should contact the air cleaner hose stopper.
* Perform the installation with the hose clip at the correct angle.
(d) Connect the ventilation hose.
(e) Connect the mass air flow meter connector and engage the wire harness clamp.
12. INSTALL BATTERY
(a) Install the battery tray.
(b) Install the battery.
(c) Install the battery clamp with the 2 nuts.
Torque : 3.5 Nm (35 kgf-cm, 31 in-lbf)
(d) Connect the positive and negative battery terminals.
Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
13. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT ABSORBER Reassembly
14. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Installation
15. ADD ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair
16. WARM UP ENGINE
17. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK Testing and Inspection
18. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY Testing and Inspection
19. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY Adjustments