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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the condenser to the radiator retaining tab.
  3. Install the coolant recovery line to the radiator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  5. Install the grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT  in Body Front End.
  6. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN AND SHROUD REPLACEMENT   .
  7. Raise the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Inlet Radiator Hose To Radiator (Body Vin Code 6)
    G02129839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the outlet radiator hose (1) to the radiator.
    Fig 2: Installing Outlet Radiator Hose To Radiator (Body Vin Code 6)
    G02129840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185  .
  10. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to OIL COOLER LINES QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
  11. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 6)   or  DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 3)   .
    Fig 3: Installing Inlet Radiator Hose Clamp (Body Vin Code 6)
    G02129841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.