Rodeo S 2WD L4-2.2L (1999)
INSTALLATION
1. Install rubber cushions on both sides of radiator bottom.
2. Install radiator assembly with hose, taking care not to damage the radiator core with a fan blade.
3. Install bracket and support the radiator upper tank with the bracket and secure the radiator.
4. Connect reserve tank hose.
5. Install lower fan guide (6).
6. Connect radiator inlet hose and outlet hose to the engine.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
8. Pour engine coolant up to filler neck of radiator, and up to MAX mark of reserve tank.
Important operation (in case of 100% engine coolant change) procedure for filling with engine coolant.
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Remove radiator cap.
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Fill with engine coolant (EC) to the radiator filler neck.
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Fill with EC to the "MAX" line on the reservoir.
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Start the engine with the radiator cap removed and bring to operating temperature by running engine at 2,500 - 3,000 rpm for 30 minutes.
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By EC temperature gauge reading make sure that the thermostat is open.
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If air bubbles come up to the radiator filler neck, replenish with EC. Repeat until the EC level does not drop any further. Install the radiator cap
and stop the engine.
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Replenish EC to the "MAX" line on the reservoir and leave as it is until the engine gets cool.
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After the engine gets cool, start the engine and make sure there is no water running noise heard from the heater core while the engine runs at
3000 rpm.
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Should water running noise be heard, repeat the same procedure from the beginning.
