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Cooling System (Mechanical): Cooling: Radiator: Installation

  1. INSTALL LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Install the 2 lower radiator supports to the radiator assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Radiator Supports
    G05750376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION 
    1. Install the 2 radiator support cushions to the radiator assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Support Cushions
    G05750377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator with the 2 guides at the bottom and claw on the top.
    2. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Fan Assembly Bolts
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    3. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle together with the cooling fan assembly.
    NOTE: Make sure that the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly do not come into contact with each other.
    Fig 4: Installing Radiator Assembly
    G05750379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the cooler condenser assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 5: Locating Cooler Condenser Assembly Bolts
    G05750371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE 
    1. Install the oil cooler pipe with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses to the radiator assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses
    G05750370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Connect the No 2 radiator hose to the radiator assembly
    Fig 7: Locating No. 2 Radiator Hose
    G05750369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the radiator assembly
    Fig 8: Locating No 1 Radiator Hose
    G05750368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Install the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Locating Upper Radiator Support Bolts
      G05750367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 2 cooling fan ECM connectors.
      Fig 10: Locating Cooling Fan ECU Connectors
      G05750366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 3 clamps and the wire harness to the fan shroud.
      Fig 11: Identifying Fan Shroud Clamps
      G05750365Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 2 clamps and the wire harness to the upper radiator support.
      Fig 12: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Clamps
      G05750364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the 5 clamps and the wire harness to the upper radiator support.
      Fig 13: Identifying Upper Radiator Support Clamps
      G05750363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the 2 horn connectors.
      Fig 14: Locating Horn Connectors
      G05750362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the smog ventilation sensor connector.
    Fig 15: Locating Smog Ventilation Sensor Connector
    G05750361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT 
    1. Install the engine room ECU outlet duct to the engine room ECU box.
    Fig 16: Identifying Engine Room ECU Outlet Duct
    G05750360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator reserve tank assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 reserve tank hoses.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 17: Locating Reserve Tank Hoses And Bolts
    G05750359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL HOOD LOCK NUT CAP  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  19. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID )

  22. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  23. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  (See COOLING SYSTEM )
  24. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  25. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  26. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  31. ADD WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID (w/Headlight Cleaner System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  33. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  34. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  35. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING  (See ADJUSTMENT )