Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the fan motor.
Install the fan motor bolts to the fan motor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the fan to the fan motor.
- Install the fan nut to the fan.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the lower radiator mounting panel.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
- Install the lower closeout panel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the cooling fan electrical connection.
- Install the lower transaxle oil cooler line.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the coolant surge tank hose.
- Install the upper transaxle oil cooler line fitting.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the upper radiator hose.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (3.4L) or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (2.2L (L61)) .
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Install the battery tray.
- Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.