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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Connect the generator cooling hose (1) to the radiator.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Generator Cooling Hose
    GM1151968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Engage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
  5. Connect the lower transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Transmission to Auxiliary Cooler .
  6. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM923787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the upper transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  10. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
    11. Fig 3: Repositioning Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp At Radiator
    GM932453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Engage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
    12. IMPORTANT: Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly and engage the tabs to the radiator slots.
  12. Connect the cooling fan and shroud assembly to the radiator.
  13. Install the radiator inlet hose.
    14. Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM923780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  15. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  16. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  17. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  18. Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  19. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  20. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  21. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
  22. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
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