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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLING HOSES WITHOUT TWISTS OR BENDS NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the power steering cooler to the radiator core support.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Cooler To Radiator Core Support
    G01467204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the power steering cooler retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering cooler retaining bolts to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts
    G01467205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reposition the hood latch support to the radiator core support.
  4. Install the hood latch support mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hood latch support mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Hood Latch Support Mounting Bolts
    G01467206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reposition the radiator air intake baffle to the radiator core support.
  6. Install the radiator air intake baffle retaining clips to the LH side.
  7. Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
    Fig 4: Installing Radiator Air Intake Baffle Retaining Clips To LH Side
    G01467207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering cooler hose clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  9. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  11. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering Cooler Hoses To Power Steering Cooler
    G01467208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.