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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Vehicles equipped with a engine oil cooler, connect the lower engine oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (KPS)  or Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (w/o KPS) .
  4. Vehicles equipped with a transmission oil cooler, connect the lower transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM1482991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Vehicle equipped with a transmission oil cooler, connect the upper transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement .
  9. Vehicles equipped with a engine oil cooler, connect the upper engine oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (KPS)  or Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (w/o KPS) .
    10. Fig 2: Surge Tank & Inlet Hose
    GM1481407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
  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. Install the cooling fan and shroud assembly to the radiator. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
    13. Fig 3: Radiator Inlet Hose At Radiator
    GM1482975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  14. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  15. Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) .
  17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  18. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
  19. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking .
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