Installation Procedure

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Install the radiator.
Connect the upper air baffle retaining pins to the radiator.
Install the radiator support brackets.

Fig 1: View Of Radiator Support Brackets

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the radiator support bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Identifying Surge Tank Inlet Hose

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Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 to position the surge tank inlet hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose

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Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 to position the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose

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Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185 to position the radiator outlet hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the TOC mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler (TOC) Mounting Bolts

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Connect the lower retaining pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.

Fig 6: View Of Lower Condenser Mounting Bolts

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Install the lower condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).

Fig 7: View Of Upper Condenser Mounting Bolts

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Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
Install the electric cooling fan. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .