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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 136 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Torrent and 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Radiator & Condenser
    GM1655812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Condenser
    GM1654736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the condenser to the radiator.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the bolts to retain the top of the condenser to the radiator.

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

    4. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Cooler Lines At Radiator
    GM1655796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the transmission cooler liners to the radiator.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose At Radiator
    GM1327549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose At Radiator
    GM1327541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  8. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
    9. Fig 6: View Of CRFM Mounting Brackets To The Radiator Support
    GM948980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the CRFM bracket to the radiator support.
  10. Install the CRFM brackets bolts to the radiator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  11. Install the fan assembly to the radiator.
  12. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.

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

    13. Fig 7: View Of CRFM Closeout Panel
    GM1327534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  14. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
  15. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.
    16. Fig 8: View Of Battery Box Air Inlet Duct
    GM1327535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the battery box air duct.
  17. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
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