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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud.
  2. Connect the TOC lines to the fan module retainer clip.
  3. Connect the upper TOC line to the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING  in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the cooling fan shroud Bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the Bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  5. Connect the relay mounting clip.
  6. Install the radiator upper mounts.
  7. Install the radiator upper mount Bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the Bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Radiator Upper Mount Bolts
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  8. Install the coolant overflow hose to the radiator.
  9. Reposition the hose clamp to secure the coolant overflow hose using the J 38185. 
  10. Install the upper radiator hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET   . 
  11. Position hood latch support on the upper radiator support.
  12. Install the hood latch support Bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the Bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Support
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  13. Position the engine mount struts Brackets flush with the upper radiator support.
  14. Install the engine mount strut Bracket Brace Bolts to the upper radiator support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten Bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  15. Tighten the engine strut mount nuts engine side.

    Tighten 

    Tighten nuts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Engine Mount Strut Bracket
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  16. Install right side diagonal Brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL - RIGHT  in Body Front End.
  17. Connect the cooling fan harness electrical connector.
  18. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.
  19. Connect the negative Battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  in Battery.
    Fig 4: Connecting Cooling Fan Harness Electrical Connector
    G01485847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.