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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Radiator, Upper Brackets, Insulators & Bolts
    GM2512595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Install the 2 radiator upper insulators (3) to the radiator.
  3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the 2 radiator upper brackets (2) and the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) to the radiator (4) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  5. Fig 2: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud & Mounting Points
    GM2652294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the engine coolant fan shroud in top direction from the radiator.
  7. Clip the engine coolant fan shroud (1) to the 4 mounting points (2).
  8. Install the transmission oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement , and Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
  9. Fig 3: Engine Coolant Fan & Components
    GM2652293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Position the engine coolant fan wiring harness (6). Clip the engine coolant fan wiring harness to the 7 wiring harness clips (1, 5, 7).
  11. Connect the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness plug (2).
  12. Install the ground cable (4) and the ground cable nut (3) and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  13. Fig 4: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Wiring Harness Plug, Radiator Hoses & Clamps
    GM2512594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness plug (3).
  15. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (6) and the radiator outlet hose (5) to the radiator (4).
  16. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) and the radiator inlet hose (1) to the radiator (4).
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  18. Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
  19. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  20. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .