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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the radiator mounts.
    Fig 1: Install Radiator Mounts
    G01758052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the radiator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the radiator mounting brackets and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Install Radiator Mounting Brackets And Bolts
    G01758053Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes.

    Important:  Install new retaining rings into the quick connect fittings.

  5. Ensure the following procedures are performed when installing the new retaining ring onto the fitting.
    Fig 3: Install Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes
    G01758054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring in one of the slots in the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 4: Hook Open Ends Of Retaining Ring In One Of The Slots In Quick Connect Fitting
    G01758055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the retaining ring around the fitting until the retaining ring is positioned with all three ears through the three slots on the fitting.
    Fig 5: Rotate Retaining Ring Around With All 3 Ears Through 3 Slots On Fitting
    G01758056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do NOT push the new retaining ring onto the fitting.

  8. Installing the retaining ring on to the fitting this way will bend the retaining ring.
    Fig 6: Installing Retaining Ring On To Fitting
    G01758057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Ensure that the three retaining ring ears are seen from inside the fitting and that the retaining ring moves freely in the fitting slots.
    Fig 7: Ensure That 3 Retaining Ring Ears Are Seen From Inside Fitting
    G01758058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes into the radiator quick connect fitting.
    Fig 8: Install Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes Into Radiator Quick Connect Fitting
    G01758059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Insert the transaxle oil cooler pipe ends into the quick connect fitting until you hear or feel a click.
    Fig 9: Insert Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe Ends Into Quick Connect Fitting
    G01758060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Do not use the plastic cap on the transaxle oil cooler pipe in order to install the transaxle oil cooler pipe into the fitting.
  13. Pull back sharply on the transaxle oil cooler pipe in order to ensure that the transaxle oil cooler pipe is fastened into the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 10: Position The Plastic Cap Onto The Fitting
    G01758061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Position the plastic cap onto the fitting. Do not manually depress the retaining ring when installing the plastic cap onto the quick connect fitting.
  15. Fully seat the plastic cap against the fitting.
    Fig 11: Fully Seat Plastic Cap Against Fitting
    G01758062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Allow no gap between the cap and the fitting.
    Fig 12: Allow No Gap Between Cap And Fitting
    G01758063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Ensure that the yellow identification band on the tube is hidden within the quick connect fitting. A hidden yellow identification band indicates proper joint seating.
    NOTE: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
  18. Adjust the fluid level.
  19. Install the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
    Fig 13: Install Cooling Fan Shroud
    G01758064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator.
  21. Use J 38185  in order to install the inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  22. Install the LH diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  23. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
    Fig 14: Connect Outlet Hose To Radiator
    G01758065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the outlet hose to the radiator.
  25. Install the outlet hose clamp to the radiator using the J 38185  .
  26. Install the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
  27. Lower the vehicle.
  28. Install the engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support.
  29. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  30. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    Fig 15: Connect Outlet Hose To Radiator
    G01758066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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