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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Lower Radiator Hose
    GM1291137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Set the radiator into place in the vehicle with the radiator bottom posts in the rubber shock bumpers.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Retaining Bracket And Bolts
    GM1291128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the transaxle cooler pipes to the lower radiator tank, if equipped.
  3. Install the transaxle pipe and support clamp to the radiator with a bolt.
  4. Connect the surge tank hose to the radiator.
  5. Secure the surge tank hose with a hose clamp.
  6. Connect the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  7. Secure each hose with a hose clamp.
  8. Position the radiator retainers in place.
  9. Install the upper radiator retainer bracket.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the upper radiator retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the radiator retaining bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in)  .

  11. Install the main and the auxiliary cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  12. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable.
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