Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Inspect the cooler line for a damaged or missing plastic cap. If the plastic cap is damaged or missing, replace it with a new plastic cap.
- Install the engine oil cooler lines.
- Install the new retaining clips into the radiator connector fittings.
- 2.1. Using your thumb and forefinger, insert a new retaining clip into one of the three recesses in the connector fitting (1).
- 2.2. With one end of the retaining clip engaged in the connector fitting slot, use your thumb to rotate the retaining clip around the connector fitting (2).
- 2.3. Snap the clip into place in the connector fitting (3).
- Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the connector fittings.
- Verify that a click is heard or felt.
- Pull back sharply on the cooler lines in order to assure that the line fastens into the connector fittings.
- Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the engine clip.
- Install the engine clip bolt. Tighten the engine clip bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the engine oil cooler lines to the oil filter adapter assembly. Tighten the oil cooler lines to oil filter adapter assembly bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Start the engine. Check the oil cooler lines for leaks.