Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the radiator.
- Connect the upper air baffle retaining pins to the radiator.
- Install the radiator support brackets (2).
- Install the radiator support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the auxiliary water pump outlet hose to the radiator (2). Use J 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers to position the auxiliary water pump outlet hose clamp (1) to secure the hose.
- Connect the surge tank inlet hose (2) to the radiator. Use J 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers to position the surge tank inlet hose clamp (1) to secure the hose.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator. Use J 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers to position the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to secure the hose.
- Connect the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator. Use J 38185: Hose Clamp Pliers to position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) to secure the hose.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the TOC mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Connect the lower retaining pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.
- Install the lower condenser mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
- Install the upper condenser mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
- Install the electric cooling fan. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Heavy Duty Cooling) or Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Standard Cooling) .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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