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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Connecting The Radiator Inlet Hose To The Water Pump
    GM1482977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
  3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the water pump usingJ 38185  . See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: Connecting The Radiator Inlet Hose To The Radiator
    GM1482975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator usingJ 38185  . See Special Tools .
  6. Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716) .
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