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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Radiator
    GM2968865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the radiator (1) into the lower radiator mounts.
  2. Fig 2: A/C Condenser Bolts - Upper
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  3. Install the two upper A/C condenser bolts (1). Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
  4. Fig 3: Radiator Upper Mounts & Bolts
    GM3226265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the radiator upper mounts (2). Radiator Upper Mount Replacement 
  6. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip
    GM3955937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe (2) to the radiator. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (MER)
  8. Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Retaining Clip
    GM3955607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe (2) to the radiator. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MYC)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MER)
  10. Fig 6: Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM3272429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator outlet pipe. Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement 
  12. Fig 7: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM2968535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the engine coolant fan shroud (1) to the radiator. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement 
  14. Fig 8: Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp
    GM3271058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 
  16. Fig 9: Coolant Recovery Hose
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  17. Install the engine coolant recovery reservoir hose (1) to the radiator. Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose Replacement 
  18. Fig 10: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose & Clamps
    GM3281745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) to the radiator. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement 
  20. Raise and support vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  21. Fig 11: A/C Condenser Bolt - Lower Right Side
    GM3239554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Install the lower A/C condenser bolts (1). Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
  23. Fig 12: Front Bumper Fascia Extension & Mounting Components
    GM2910590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Install the front bumper fascia extension (3). Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
  25. Lower the vehicle.
  26. Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling 
  27. WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  28. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  29. Inspect cooling system for leaks.