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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install new seals on both ends of the engine oil cooler line.
    Fig 1: Installing New Seals On Engine Oil Cooler Line
    G01978148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice   in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the engine oil cooler line mounting bolt to the remote oil filter adapter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Oil Cooler Line
    G01978149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine oil cooler mounting bolt to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Engine Oil Cooler Mounting
    G01978150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install new seals to the engine oil cooler lines to the remote (frame mounted) engine oil filter adapter.
  5. Install the bolt attaching the engine oil cooler lines to the remote (frame mounted) engine oil filter adapter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine oil filter adapter bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Install Engine Oil Cooler Lines To Radiator
    G01978151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  When performing the following procedure, do not reuse the old retaining rings. Replace the old retaining rings with new ones.

    Do not install the new retaining ring onto the connector by pushing the retaining ring down over the connector.

  6. Install a new retaining ring (E-clip) into each quick connector at the radiator engine oil cooler inlet and outlet by following the next 3 steps.
  7. Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring in one of the slots in the quick connector.
  8. Rotate the retaining ring around the connector until the retaining ring is positioned with all 3 ears through the 3 slots.
  9. Ensure the 3 retaining ring ears can be seen from the inside of the connector and the retaining ring can move freely in the slots.
  10. Install the engine oil cooler lines into the quick connectors at the radiator engine oil cooler inlet and outlet until a click is heard or felt.

    Pull back on the engine oil cooler lines to ensure a proper connection.

    Fig 5: Checking Engine Oil Cooler Lines
    G01978152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the steering linkage shield.
  12. Install the steering linage shield washers and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle
  14. Inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Skid Plate
    G01978153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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