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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator
    GM1949781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radiator into the rubber retaining grommets located in the cross member.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator & Condenser Retaining Bolts
    GM1949775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the condenser into the radiator
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the 2 radiator and condenser retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Retaining Brackets & Slide Pin
    GM1949779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the radiator retaining brackets (2), onto the radiator slide pin (1).
  5. Secure the retaining brackets by pushing the securing lock (3) downwards until lock reaches bottom of radiator bracket.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Fan Motor Electrical Connector & Main Wiring Harness
    GM1949722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the cooling fans electrical connector (2) to the main wiring loom connector (1).
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Flexible Hoses & Transmission Cooler Lines
    GM1949780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Make sure the cloth protecting the hose openings from contamination is removed from the hose openings before carrying out the installation procedure.
  7. Connect the flexible hoses (1) to the transmission cooler lines (2). Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.
  8. Push plastic cover forward along pipe and clip onto hose fitting.
    9. WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
    WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
  9. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  10. Install the outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (3.6L)  or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (6.0L) .
  11. Lower vehicle.
  12. Install the coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (3.6L)  or Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (6.0L) .
  13. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  14. Install the inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (3.6L)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (6.0L) .
  15. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  16. Install the mass air flow meter. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement for the 3.6L engine or Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement for the 6.0L engine.
  17. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.6L engine or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 6.0L engine.
  18. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
  19. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement for the 3.6L engine or Engine Cover Replacement for the 6.0L engine.
  20. Install the battery ground lead to the vehicle. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) .
  22. Inspect cooling system for leaks.
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