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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Alignment Dowels & Radiator Insulators
    GM520955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radiator insulators (1) to the frame.
  2. Position the radiator alignment dowels (2) to align with the insulators (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Radiator & Lower Feet
    GM287613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.
  3. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
    4. Fig 3: A/C Condenser Mounting View
    GM287612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.
  4. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

    5. Fig 4: View Of Engine Oil Cooler Pipe & Radiator
    GM518549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the lower engine oil cooler line to the radiator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the line to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    6. Fig 5: View Of Lower Transaxle Oil Cooler Line
    GM527526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the transaxle oil cooler line is positioned upwards while tightening.
  6. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator.

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

    7. Fig 6: View Of Outlet Radiator Hose
    GM130758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the J 37097-A  to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.
  8. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
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