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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clip the engine coolant fan shroud (1) to the radiator (3).
    Fig 1: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM2753100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Clip the air conditioning condenser (2) to the radiator (3).
  3. Install the radiator and air conditioning condenser and engine coolant fan shroud to the vehicle.
  4. Install the 2 radiator support bracket (2).
    Fig 2: Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
    GM2753102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the 2 radiator support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Connect electrical connectors from the fan shroud.
  7. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser pipe to the air conditioning condenser.
    Fig 3: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    GM3417078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser upper pipe nut (2) and tighten to 11 N.m (96 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  9. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser under pipe nut (3) and tighten to 11 N.m (96 lb in).
  10. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor (1).
  11. Install the upper opening cover (2) and 4 upper opening cover retainer (1).
    Fig 4: Upper Air Guard Retainers
    GM2753095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the left side opening cover (4) and 4 left side opening cover retainer (3).
    Fig 5: Front Side Air Baffle Retainers
    GM2753094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the right side opening cover (2) and 3 right side opening cover retainer (1).
  14. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  15. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  16. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  17. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  18. Connect the radiator overflow hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Overflow Hose Replacement .
  19. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  22. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  23. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
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