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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Retaining Ring & Quick Connector
    GM82142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not install the retaining ring onto the fitting by pushing the retaining ring down over the fitting.
  1. Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring in one of the slots in the quick connector.
    2. Fig 2: Hooking Retaining Ring
    GM82144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the retaining ring around the connector until the retaining ring is positioned with all 3 ears through the 3 slots.
  3. Ensure the 3 retaining ring ears can be seen from the inside of the connector and the retaining ring can move freely in the slots.
  4. Install the SGCM radiator hose to the SGCM radiator quick connector fitting until a click is heard or felt.

    Pull back on the SGCM radiator hose to ensure a proper connection.

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