Installation Procedure

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Install radiator outlet hose to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp

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NOTE: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the engine.
Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185: Hose Clamp Pliers.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp

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Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.
Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185: Hose Clamp Pliers.
Install the radiator air lower deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Deflector Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) or Cooling System Draining and Filling - Vac-N-Fill (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) .