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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying radiator mounting bolts
    GM1726332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radiator insulators.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the radiator to the charge air cooler and tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  3. Install the radiator and charge air cooler as an assembly.
  4. Install the radiator mounting bolts to the charged air cooler and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Fan Shroud
    GM834218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fan shroud bolts (1) to the top of the radiator support and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  6. Install the fan shroud bolts (3) to the sides of the fan shroud and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  7. Install the engine oil cooler lines. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement .
  8. 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 transmissions or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmissions.
    9. 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 intake manifold tube. Refer to Intake Manifold Tube Replacement (LMM) .
  14. Install oil fill tube. Oil Filler Tube Replacement .
  15. Install the upper radiator baffle.
  16. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Primary) .
  17. Install the charged air cooler hose/pipe. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement (Inlet) or Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement (Outlet) .
  18. Install the surge tank assembly. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
  19. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
    20. Fig 4: Identifying air cleaner assembly
    GM1726280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the upper radiator baffle.
  21. Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  22. Inspect the engine oil level. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
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