Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the radiator to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the upper radiator support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to the radiator.
Important: Ensure the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe is positioned horizontally while tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Connect the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to the radiator.
Important: Ensure the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe is positioned vertically while tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
in General Information.
Important: Ensure that the engine oil cooler outlet pipe is routed under the A/C compressor hose.
- Push the engine oil cooler outlet pipe fully into the engine oil cooler quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard, if equipped.
- Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe to the radiator, if equipped.
Important: Ensure the engine oil cooler pipe is positioned at a 10 degree angle (2) while tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil cooler pipe fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
- Install the electric cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Check for proper engine oil level.
- Check for proper transmission oil level.