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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install Air Conditioning Condenser - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LF4)
  2. Install Charge Air Cooler Radiator - Charge Air Cooler Radiator Replacement (LF4) 
  3. Install Engine Coolant Fan Shroud - Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LF4) 
  4. Fig 1: Radiator
    GM4053910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install Radiator Assembly (1)
  6. Install Radiator Upper Bracket - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Left Side (LF4) 
  7. Install Radiator Upper Bracket - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Right Side (LF4) 
  8. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer At Radiator
    GM4045584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe - Jumper (2) @Radiator - Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U or MG9, ATOC Jumper)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9, Front Jumper Left)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9, Mid Line Left)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9, Mid Line Right)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U, Mid Line Left)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U, Mid Line Right)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U or MG9, Rear Differential Inlet Hose)Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U or MG9, Rear Differential Outlet Hose)
  10. Fig 3: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Retainer
    GM4044533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Retainer (1) @Radiator Air Lower Seal
  12. Fig 4: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose At Radiator
    GM4053893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose (1) @Radiator - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement - Radiator to Pipe (LF4) 
  14. Fig 5: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose
    GM4053891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Connect Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose (1) @Radiator - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement - Radiator to Manifold (LF4) 
  16. Fig 6: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM4053874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install Radiator Outlet Hose (1) @Radiator - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4) 
  18. Install Air Conditioning Compressor Hose@Air Conditioning Condenser - Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LGX)
  19. Install Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe@Radiator - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U)
  20. Install Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly@Air Conditioning Condenser Tube - Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LF4, LGX)
  21. Fig 7: Wiring Harness Retainer
    GM4053869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Connect Wiring Harness Retainer
  23. Connect Electrical Connector (4)
  24. Install Engine Mount Vacuum Filter (3) @Radiator
  25. Install Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @Radiator - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF4) 
  26. Install Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (1) @Radiator - Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LF4) 
  27. Install Radiator Air Side Baffle - Right Side - Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Right Side 
  28. Install Radiator Air Side Baffle - Left Side - Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Left Side 
  29. Install Radiator Air Baffle - Radiator Air Baffle Replacement - Right (LF4) 
  30. Install Radiator Air Baffle - Radiator Air Baffle Replacement - Left (LF4) 
  31. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  32. Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) 
  33. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.