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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Position the radiator fan with the motor.
    1. Tighten 
    2. Tighten the radiator bolts to 13 N.m (9 lb ft).
  2. Connect two fan motor electrical harness clamps to the fan shroud.
  3. Connect the fan motor electrical connector.
  4. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET  
  6. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET  
  7. Refill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM   .
    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
    IMPORTANT: Watch for a potential overheating condition while the engine is operating with the radiator cap off.
  9. Start and run the engine until the coolant is at operating temperature.
  10. Inspect the transmission fluid level, on vehicles with automatic transmission. Refer to in Automatic Transmission.
  11. Tighten any loose connections as necessary.
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator Fan With The Motor
    G01547063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.