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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Connect the generator cooling hose (1) to the radiator.
    4. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Generator Cooling Hose To Radiator
    GM1151968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Engage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
  5. Connect the lower transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
  6. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
    7. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Radiator
    GM923787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the upper transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
  10. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
    11. Fig 3: Repositioning Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp At Radiator
    GM932453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Engage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
    12. IMPORTANT: Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly and engage the tabs to the radiator slots.
  12. Connect the cooling fan and shroud assembly to the radiator.
  13. Install the radiator inlet hose.
    14. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM923780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  15. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185  .
  16. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  17. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator usingJ 38185  .
  18. Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  19. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  20. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  21. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
  22. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
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