Installation Procedure
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- If replacing the air conditioning condenser or radiator install the air conditioning condenser (1) to the radiator. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
- Tilt the radiator and air conditioning condenser (2) rearward and install the radiator and air conditioning condenser to vehicle as an assembly.
- Install the radiator mounting bolts (1) to the radiator air baffle and tighten to 20 (15 lb ft).
- Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve front tube (3) to the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Front Tube Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1) to the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .
- Install the engine oil cooler coolant outlet hose (2) to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the radiator surge tank inlet hose (2) to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (Radiator Surge Tank to Radiator) , Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (Radiator Surge Tank Hose Connector to Water Outlet) .
- Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the cooling fan and shroud (2) to the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement .
- Install the radiator air upper baffle extension (2). Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle Extension Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Check the cooling system for leaks.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (LT1) .