Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the radiator behind the condenser.
Important: Care should be taken when installing the condenser not to damage the lower attachment points of both the radiator and condenser.
Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.

Fig 1: Installing Radiator
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

CAUTION: The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.
Install the condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 in lbs).

Fig 2: Installing Condenser Mounting Bolts

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Install the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT .
Install the upper radiator seal.

Fig 3: Installing Upper Radiator Seal
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Important: Ensure the lower transaxle oil cooler line is positioned upwards while tightening.
Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line into the radiator.
Tighten

Tighten the line to 31 N.m (23 ft lbs).

Fig 4: Connecting Lower Transaxle Oil Cooler Line
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Connect the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.
Using the J 37097-A to reposition the clamp.
Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LX5) or Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (L47) .

Fig 5: Connecting Outlet Radiator Hose
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