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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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.

  2. Position the condenser, aligning the lower feet to the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
    Fig 1: Lower Mounting Features & Front Of Radiator
    G01789911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

    Important:  The bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

  3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  4. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
Fig 2: Condenser & Mounting Bolts
G01789912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.