In STEP 5 you bent the upper brackets that have the factory rubber grommets to provide clearance between the radiator and the evaporator coil. The A/C evaporator coil is supported by the two mount tabs and bolts on the bottom and either a bolt and spacer at the top or a push-on Tie-Wrap depending on your radiator choice. The smaller core thickness of the stock and aftermarket radiators can use the bolt and spacer method. Larger radiator cores may require using the Tie-Wrap method. Try the spacer-bolt method first.

You should have a minimum of about 1/2" clearance between the radiator and the A/C evaporator coil. Even though the evaporator coil is close to the radiator, the A/C fans are always turned on, pulling cool air through it.  Efficiency might be reduced a little in stop-and-go situations, but highway driving cooling should be normal.

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• The spacer and bolt method should be tried first for supporting the A/C evaporator coil. The spacer is a 1/2" thick, but may require being reduced for more clearances. Use a belt sander or hack-saw blade to reduce as needed. Support is only on the passenger side.

• If the Tie-Wrap method is necessary continue with the following steps.

• Push the Tie-Wrap threw the radiator between the two fans about 2 inches from the top as shown in Photo 10-C. The Tie-Wrap will go through both the radiator and evaporator coils.

• Only one Tie-Wrap is used; a second Tie-Wrap is supplied as an extra.

• Attach the foam pad and locking clip on the Tie-wrap as shown in Photo 10-C.

• Pull the radiator and the A/C coils just enough to pull the evaporator coil against the rubber grommets. Do not over-tighten and place unnecessary stress on the radiator or evaporator coil.

• Cut the remaining Tie-Wrap off after the installation.