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How to install a K Swap Radiator

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Introduction

Important!! Please read the entire install guide twice before starting your installation. No, really it’s a good idea to read it twice before you begin so everything goes smooth. ;)

This product may not be legal for highway use. Hybrid Racing is not responsible for any direct or indirect, actual or incidental expense attributed to the use of any performance parts sold by Hybrid Racing LLC. Purchasers agree to all of the terms of this agreement upon the purchase of parts.

Before beginning the installation remove all of the factory radiator and AC components. NOTE: that these products were designed around a factory Honda Civic. If your chassis has been modified, or repaired because of damage some parts may not fit correctly and some minor modifications may be required.

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  1. Mount the fan using fan mounting hardware. (Contact Hybrid Racing if you do not have these)

    • Mount the fan using fan mounting hardware. (Contact Hybrid Racing if you do not have these)

  2. Mount the fan in the appropriate direction and push the tabs through the radiator fins. Install the protective squares between the radiator and the fan, making sure not to damage any of the cooling fins.

    • Mount the fan in the appropriate direction and push the tabs through the radiator fins. Install the protective squares between the radiator and the fan, making sure not to damage any of the cooling fins.

  3. After the tab has been pushed through, clip and slide the back piece and make sure the fan is secured tightly to the radiator.

    • After the tab has been pushed through, clip and slide the back piece and make sure the fan is secured tightly to the radiator.

  4. Place the radiator along with the OE rubber grommets into the factory AC location. NOTE: The fan should be attached at this point.

    • Place the radiator along with the OE rubber grommets into the factory AC location. NOTE: The fan should be attached at this point.

  5. Install the drain bolt. Thread sealer can be used if desired.

    • Install the drain bolt. Thread sealer can be used if desired.

  6. Install the Fan Switch sensor into the bottom bung. (connect to your conversion harness)

    • Install the Fan Switch sensor into the bottom bung. (connect to your conversion harness)

  7. Connect the coolant temperature sensor in the bung at the top of the radiator. (connect to your conversion harness)

    • Connect the coolant temperature sensor in the bung at the top of the radiator. (connect to your conversion harness)

  8. Connect the proper radiator hoses, and fill system with coolant. (radiator hoses may vary due to different applications and parts) Once filled, check for leaks.

    • Connect the proper radiator hoses, and fill system with coolant. (radiator hoses may vary due to different applications and parts) Once filled, check for leaks.

  9. Locate the factory fan connector located near the stock OE radiator fan was. The easiest way to connect the fan is to use the crimp on connectors, remove the stock plug and crimp on the wire connector ends. Locate the factory fan connector located near the stock OE radiator fan was. The easiest way to connect the fan is to use the crimp on connectors, remove the stock plug and crimp on the wire connector ends.

    • Locate the factory fan connector located near the stock OE radiator fan was. The easiest way to connect the fan is to use the crimp on connectors, remove the stock plug and crimp on the wire connector ends.

  10. Connect the wires to the new slim fan.

    • Connect the wires to the new slim fan.

  11. Let the car warm up, watching the coolant temperature level. When the fan kicks on, (either set by the fan switch, or KPRO) confirm the fan is turning the proper way. If it is not, switch the wires on the connector. If everything checks out ok you have successfully installed your K series swap radiator.

    • Let the car warm up, watching the coolant temperature level. When the fan kicks on, (either set by the fan switch, or KPRO) confirm the fan is turning the proper way. If it is not, switch the wires on the connector. If everything checks out ok you have successfully installed your K series swap radiator.

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