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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: 2.4L

  1. Install the cooling fan assembly onto the radiator. Tighten to bolts 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.)

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    Fig 1: Lower Mounting Isolator & Bolts
    GC0159435Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Position the radiator into the lower mounting isolators (1) on the radiator lower support.
    Fig 2: Junction Block & Radiator
    GC0162235Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Engage the jumper line junction block (1) to the radiator (2).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper Radiator Mounts
    GC0159343Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the upper radiator mounts (1) and tighten the bolts (2) to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Radiator & Bolt
    GC0159391Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the A/C condenser (1) to the radiator. Tighten the upper and lower bolts (2) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Locating A/C Discharge & Liquid Lines At Condenser Jumper Line Manifold
    GC0162231Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Install the A/C discharge (3) and liquid line (1) to the jumper line junction block (1) and tighten the nut to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 6: A/C Service Port & Bracket
    GC0159554Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the service port bracket (1) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Connect the A/C pressure sensor harness connector (3).
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Transmission Cooler Line Support Bracket Bolt
    GC0159379Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install the transmission cooler line support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install the upper radiator hose and tighten the clamp to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Upper Air Deflector
    GC0159459Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the upper air deflector (1).
  12. Install the wiring harness (7) to the air deflector.
  13. Install the hood release cable (3) to the air deflector.
  14. Connect the horn electrical connectors (6).
  15. Connect the ambient air temperature sensor harness connector (5).
  16. Connect the cooling fan module harness connector (4).
    Fig 9: Side Air Deflectors & Upper Radiator Closeout Panel
    GC0160015Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Install the side air deflectors (2) to the upper radiator closure panel (1).
    Fig 10: Upper Close Out Panel Cover Components
    GC0160073Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Install the radiator closeout panel (1).
    Fig 11: Push Pins, Side Close Out Deflector & Lower Deflector
    GC0159495Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Install the lower air deflector (2).
  20. Install the lower coolant hose to the radiator connect the quick-coupling.
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  22. Install the belly pan, if equipped. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the transmission skid plate, if equipped. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  24. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
  25. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  26. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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