Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to INSTALLING HOSES WITHOUT TWISTS OR BENDS NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the power steering cooler to the radiator core support.

Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Cooler To Radiator Core Support
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the power steering cooler retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering cooler retaining bolts to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

Fig 2: Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts
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Reposition the hood latch support to the radiator core support.
Install the hood latch support mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the hood latch support mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Hood Latch Support Mounting Bolts
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Reposition the radiator air intake baffle to the radiator core support.
Install the radiator air intake baffle retaining clips to the LH side.
Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.

Fig 4: Installing Radiator Air Intake Baffle Retaining Clips To LH Side
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Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering cooler hose clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
Install the air cleaner assembly.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .

Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering Cooler Hoses To Power Steering Cooler
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