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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 407 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (8.1L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the radiator bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 1: View Of Radiator & Bolts
    GM660895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  4. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E.
  5. Install the air cleaner adapter (2) to the vehicle.
  6. Install the bolts to the air cleaner adapter (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the push pin to the air cleaner adapter (2).
    8. Fig 2: View Of Air Cleaner & Adapter
    GM334911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
  9. Install the radiator vent inlet hose to the radiator.
  10. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank Inlet Hose & Radiator
    GM404039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower .
  12. Install the outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  13. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
  14. Reposition the inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) .
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