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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1450 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (LY7 STANDARD COOLING)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Connect the upper retainer pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.
  3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185  to position the radiator outlet hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM1334988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185  to position the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Surge Tank Inlet Hose
    GM1334989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator. Use J 38185  to position the hose clamp to secure the hose. See Special Tools .
  6. Install the radiator/condenser upper support.
  7. Install the radiator support brackets.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Install the radiator support bracket bolts.

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

  9. Raise and support the vehicle.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Radiator Support Brackets
    GM1334986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the lower retainer pins of the side air baffle to the radiator.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler (TOC) Mounting Bolts
    GM1350217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the transmission oil cooler mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    12. Fig 5: Locating Upper Condenser Mounting Bolts
    GM1349583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).

    13. Fig 6: View Of Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts
    GM1349581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the lower condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the electric cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
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