Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Radiator Outlet Hose At Radiator (LLT)
    GM2290822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the outlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.
  3. Using the J 38185:Β  Hose Clamp Pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the engine.
  4. Fig 2: Radiator Outlet Hose At Engine (LLT)
    GM2290825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J 38185:Β  Hose Clamp Pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Β  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Β .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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