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Reverse this procedure for the
installation of the new radiator. Start
to thread transmission or engine oil
cooler lines into the cooler fittings
carefully BY HAND TO AVOID STRIPPING
THREADS. NOTE: As a tip, it is often
better to leave the mounting bolts loose
until all the hoses and lines are
connected. IMPROPER INSTALLATION (CROSS
THREADING) OF THE OIL COOLER LINES THAT
RESULTS IN STRIPPING OF THE INTERNAL
THREADS WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY. Tighten the fittings with a
line wrench. Be sure to connect all the
lines to their proper location in the
radiator tanks and tighten securely.
Carefully retighten any connections as
required: NOTE: Avoid over-torquing the
drain plug; only hand tighten. Do NOT
use any tools to tighten the plug as
damage to the threads will result. With
the engine idling, recheck the automatic
transmission fluid level.
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Fill the system with a new 50/50
solution of the proper coolant and
deionized or distilled water as
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Coolant pre-mixes may also be used. Be
sure to replace your coolant with the
same kind that was removed (refer to
your owner's manual to identify the
coolant used in your vehicle). Replace
the pressure cap. Start engine and check
for leaks.
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After the engine has idled long enough
to open the thermostat (engine should
reach its normal operating temperature),
turn the engine off. Make sure the
cooling system has cooled down before
slowly removing the pressure cap to
check the coolant level: add the 50/50
mix or pre-mix as needed to bring the
coolant level to the bottom of the fill
neck or to the appropriate level in the
overflow tank. Replace the pressure cap.
- Check the coolant
recovery reservoir the next few times you
drive the vehicle, and, if necessary, add
enough coolant mix to bring it up to the
proper level.
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