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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the condenser to the radiator.
    Fig 1: Installing Condenser To Radiator
    G01745826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  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.
    Fig 2: Installing Evaporator Inlet Tube & Bolt To Condenser Block
    G01745827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten

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

  7. Remove the cap or the tape from the A/C discharge hose.
    Fig 3: Installing A/C Discharge Hose & Nut To Condenser Block
    G01745828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 OIL COOLER HOSES .
  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. 
    Fig 4: Installing & Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
    G01745829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 .
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