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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the condenser to the radiator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the mounting bolts that secure the condenser to the radiator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  3. Install the condenser tube clip bolt

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  4. Install the radiator and condenser assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator & Condenser Assembly
    G01829231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cap or the tape from the evaporator inlet tube.
  6. Install the evaporator inlet tube and the bolt to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Bolt & Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01829232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the cap or the tape from the A/C discharge hose.

    Important:  Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

  8. Install a new sealing washer to the A/C discharge hose.
  9. Install the A/C discharge hose and the nut to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  10. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Installing Nut & A/C Discharge Hose
    G01829233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the radiator outlet hose.
  12. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  13. Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator to secure the hose using the J 38185. 
  14. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the water pump housing.
  15. Reposition the hose clamp at the water pump housing to secure the hose using the J 38185. 
  16. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - Electric .
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  18. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  19. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A. 
  20. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION .
    Fig 4: Installing Hose Clamp & Water Pump Housing
    G01829234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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