Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Mounts

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Verify that the upper radiator mounts are installed in the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Air Baffle

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Install the upper radiator air baffle.

Fig 3: Aligning Upper Radiator Mount Pins With Upper Radiator Mounts

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Raise the radiator and condenser into position. Verify that the upper radiator mount pins align with the upper radiator mounts.

Fig 4: View Of Lower Radiator Mount, Brackets And Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the lower radiator mounts, brackets, and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield-To-Radiator Mount Push-In Retainer

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Install the right engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
Install the left engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.

Fig 6: View Of Air Dam And Push-In Retainers

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Install the air dam and push-in retainers.

Fig 7: View Of Cooling Fan Assembly-To-Radiator Connectors

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Align the cooling fan shroud retaining features to the radiator. Pull down on the cooling fan assembly to snap the fan shroud onto the radiator.
Lower the vehicle.