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Installation Procedure

CAUTION: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.
  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle. Ensure the lower insulators are properly installed.
  2. Connect the following hoses if applicable:
    • Surge tank hose
    • Coolant Recovery hose
    • Heater Outlet hose
  3. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
  4. Install the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to AUXILIARY OIL COOLER .
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator To Vehicle
    G01699621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Install the fan shroud to the vehicle. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
    Fig 2: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose
    G01699622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  8. Refill the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    Fig 3: Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
    G01699623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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