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Section 5 (Engine Cooling System (Service Information)): Radiator: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 radiator support cushions and the 2 lower radiator supports to the radiator assembly.
      Fig 1: Radiator Support Cushions
      GTY146013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the cooling fan assembly to the radiator assembly by engaging them at the bottom. Engage the 3 claws to secure the cooling fan assembly to the radiator assembly.
      Fig 2: Installing Cooling Fan Assembly To Radiator Assembly
      GTY145257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle together with the cooling fan assembly.
      Fig 3: Installing Radiator Assembly To Vehicle
      GTY146016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly do not come into contact with each other.

  2. INSTALL RESERVE TANK CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the reserve tank cap sub-assembly to the reserve tank.
      Fig 4: Identifying Reserve Tank Cap Sub-Assembly
      GTY133319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT 
    1. Install the engine room ECU outlet duct to the engine room ECU box.
      Fig 5: Identifying Engine Room ECU Outlet Duct
      GTY104577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 4 bolts and the cooler condenser assembly to the radiator assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Cooler Condenser Assembly
      GTY145984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  5. INSTALL RADIATOR OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator assembly and secure it with the clips.
      Fig 7: View Of Installing Radiator Outlet Hose
      GTY142757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      • Make sure that the claws on the clips are facing downward.
      • Dimension "a" in the illustration (between the hose end and the clip end) should be less than 1.0 - 5.0 mm.
      • Connect the hose until it makes contact with the stopper. (Dimension "b" should be less than 2.5 mm)
  6. INSTALL RADIATOR INLET HOSE 
    1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator assembly and secure it with the clips.
      Fig 8: Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
      GTY146022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      • Make sure that the claws on the clips are positioned as shown in the illustration.
      • Dimension "a" in the illustration (between the hose end and the clip end) should be less than 1.0 to 5.0 mm.
      • Connect the hose until it makes contact with the stopper. (Dimension "b" should be less than 2.5 mm)
  7. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Install the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.
      Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And Upper Radiator Support
      GTY146012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Install the 6 wire harness clamps and the No. 2 engine room wire.
      Fig 10: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps & No. 2 Engine Room Wire
      GTY146265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the clamp and the No. 2 cooling fan motor connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying Clamp And Cooling Fan Motor Connector
      GTY123803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the clamp and the cooling fan motor connector.
      Fig 12: Identifying Clamp And Cooling Fan Motor Connector
      GTY123638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the 4 wire harness clamps and the 3 connectors.
      Fig 13: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps And Connectors
      GTY146011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 bolts and the hood lock assembly to the upper radiator support.
      Fig 14: Installing Bolts And Hood Lock Assembly To Upper Radiator Support
      GTY145923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Install the hood lock nut and the hood lock nut cap.

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

    3. Connect the connector.
      Fig 15: Identifying Hood Lock Assembly Connector
      GTY126541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Connect the clamp, and install the 3 screws and the hood lock control cable cover.
      Fig 16: Identifying Screws And Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      GTY144513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  11. CONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  12. INSTALL NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 86
  13. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  14. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  15. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  See step  5
  16. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  17. PUT VEHICLE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS 
    1. Adjust the tire pressure to the correct value range.
    2. Start the engine and charge the battery.
  18. FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT  . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 4
  19. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION  . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 3
  20. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  21. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 114
  22. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 115
  23. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 116
  24. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 117