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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator
    GM814407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radiator insulators (1, 3).
  2. Install the radiator (2).
  3. Fig 2: View Of Fan Shroud
    GM834218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the fan shroud bolts (1) to the top of the radiator support and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  5. Install the fan shroud bolts (3) to the sides of the fan shroud and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  6. Install the engine oil cooler lines. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement .
  7. Install the automatic transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM834215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the radiator inlet hose (5) to the radiator.
  10. Install the hose clamp at the radiator inlet housing using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  11. Install the outlet heater hose (2).
  12. Install the outlet heater hose clamp using the J 39529  . See Special Tools .
  13. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  14. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L engines or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 4.3L engine.
  15. Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  16. Inspect the engine oil level. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .