Lexus ES: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT

(a) Install the 2 lower radiator supports to the radiator assembly.

2. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT CUSHION

(a) Install the 2 radiator support cushions to the radiator assembly.

3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 2 guides.

(b) Engage the 2 claws to install the fan with motor assembly to the radiator assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the radiator assembly when installing the fan with motor assembly.

(c) Install the radiator assembly with the fan with motor assembly to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the cooler condenser assembly or pipe when installing the radiator assembly with the fan with motor assembly.

(d) Engage the wire harness clamp.

*a Lock Lever

(e) Connect the cooling fan motor connector and push down the lock lever to engage the claw as shown in the illustration.

(f) Engage the 2 guides.

(g) Engage the 2 claws to install the cooler condenser assembly to the radiator assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure not to damage the cooler condenser assembly when installing the cooler condenser assembly.

4. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the radiator assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

5. CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the radiator assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

(b) Engage the clamp to connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the fan with motor assembly.

6. CONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to the radiator assembly.

7. CONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 5 water by-pass hose to the radiator assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

8. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the upper radiator support sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

12.5 N·m {127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage the 4 clamps to connect the wire harness to the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

(c) Engage the clamp to connect the hood lock control cable assembly to the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

9. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH

(a) Engage the guide and claw.

(b) Install the No. 1 radiator air guide RH with the clip.

10. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH

(a) Engage the guide and claw.

(b) Install the No. 1 radiator air guide LH with the front radiator side air guide plate LH with the clip.

11. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Install the 2 upper radiator mounting brackets with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

12.5 N·m {127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

(b) Connect the 2 horn connectors.

12. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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13. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET

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16. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

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17. INSTALL THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

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18. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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19. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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20. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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21. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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22. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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23. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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24. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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