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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Inspect the rubber mounts before installing the radiator.

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to OIL COOLER LINES QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
  3. Install the engine oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE/HOSE QUICK CONNECT FITTING  .
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator
    G01978209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185  reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  6. Install fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  8. Using the J 38185  reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
    Fig 2: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose To Radiator
    G01978210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  10. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the radiator.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 3: Installing Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose
    G01978211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.