Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

Install the outlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
UsingJ 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.
Install the front bumper facia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Fig 2: Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Using J 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the thermastat housing.
Install the drive motor generator control module assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement
Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5)