Installation Procedure
Part A: Installation Procedure Including Removal of Existing Radiator Assembly
Step 1
- Remove radiator cap or expansion tank cap, carefully, as a hot engine cooling system is under pressure.
- Ensure all electrical devices are operational.
- Using an Analogue amp meter (Multimeter) with low sensitivity place the negative lead on the negative terminal of thebattery and the positive lead in the coolant of the radiator, ensure the lead does not touch the side of the fi ller neck orradiator core.
- Turn on all electrical devices one at a time, checking the amp meter each time a device is turned on for a reading.
- Carry out this process with and without the engine running.
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Check all engine cooling system components for wear, in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers specification.
Step 8
Loosen and remove all hoses to radiator, unplug electric fans and remove fan shroud if applicable, remove old radiator from vehicle.
Step 9
Fit new radiator in reverse of removal procedure and in accordance with vehicle manufacturers specification.
Step 10
Fill engine cooling system with water and check again for stray current. If stray current is present refer to Part A - Item 1. If no stray current is present drain engine cooling system of water.
Step 11
Refill engine cooling system in accordance with vehicle manufacturers specification. If specification is not available refill with a coolant/inhibitor that meets or exceeds Australian Standard AS2108-97 (A) and follow the guidelines as recommended by this manufacturer for the correct mixture to fill the engine cooling system. Run the vehicle to operating temperature and recheck coolant level is correct.
Part B: Installation Procedure Without Radiator In Vehicle
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Fill engine cooling system with water and check for stray current. If stray current is present refer to Part A - Item 1 of installation procedure where radiator is still in vehicle. If no stray current is present drain engine cooling system of water. Any stray current more than .04 ampere MUST be removed or premature failure of the new radiator will occur and void the manufacturers warranty.
Step 8
Refill engine cooling system in accordance with vehicle manufacturers specification. If specification is not available refill with a coolant/ inhibitor that meets or exceeds Australian Standard AS2108-97 (A) and follow the guidelines as recommended by this manufacturer for the correct mixture to fill the engine cooling system. Run the vehicle to operating temperature and recheck coolant level is correct.
NEVER MIX COOLANTS OR INHIBITORS. THE FINAL MIXTURE MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE NEW RADIATOR AND VOID THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.