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Radiator, Engine Cooling: Installation: 3.2L

Fig 1: Fan Assembly & Components
GC0160159Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. If removed, install the cooling fan to the radiator and tighten to bolts (1) 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Lower Mounting Isolator & Bolts
    GC0159435Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. With the help of an assistant. position the radiator into the lower mounting isolators (1) on the radiator lower support.
    Fig 3: Radiator & Bolt
    GC0159391Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the right and left upper radiator mounts (1) and tighten bolts (2) to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Radiator Mounts
    GC0159343Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Position the condenser to the radiator (1) and tighten the bolts (2) to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
  5. Remove the cap/plug from the A/C lines
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing A/C Discharge, Liquid Line Manifold And Condenser Jumper Line
    G00597729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Using NEW sealing washers, install the A/C discharge (3) and liquid line (1) to the jumper line junction block (1) and tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs).
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing A/C Fill Port Support Bracket And Bolt
    G00597728Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install and securely tighten the A/C fill port support bracket (1) bolt (2).
  8. Connect the A/C pressure switch wire harness connector.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Transmission Cooler Line Support Bracket Bolt
    GC0159379Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install and securely tighten the transmission cooler line support bracket bolt (1).
  10. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator and secure the clamp.
    Fig 8: Side Air Deflectors & Upper Radiator Closeout Panel
    GC0160015Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the right and left side air deflectors (2).
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Upper Air Deflector
    GC0159459Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Install the upper radiator close out panel (1) and securely tighten the fasteners.
  13. Install the wiring harness (7) to the air deflector.
  14. Connect the ambient air temperature sensor wire harness connector (5).
  15. Install the hood release cable (3) to the air deflector.
  16. Connect the horn wire harness connectors (6).
  17. Connect the cooling fan wire harness connector (4).
    Fig 10: Cooling Fan Module Components
    G00597727Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the cooling fan module (2).
  19. Install the hood latch (Refer to LATCH, HOOD ) .
  20. Install the upper radiator close out panel cover (1) and the fasteners (2, 3, 4).
    Fig 11: Upper Close Out Panel Cover Components
    GC0160073Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE ) .
    Fig 12: Push Pins, Side Close Out Deflector & Lower Deflector
    GC0159495Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. Install the push pins (1) that secure the side close out deflector to the lower deflector (2).
  23. Install the lower radiator hose.
  24. Fill the cooling system (Refer to 0STANDARD PROCEDURE ) .
  25. Install the belly pan (Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION ) .
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  27. Evacuate and charge the A/C system (Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE ) .
  28. Install the engine cover.
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