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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 30 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM

Installation Procedure

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Radiator
    GM1241856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Set the radiator into place in the vehicle with the radiator bottom posts in the rubber shock bumpers.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Retaining Bolt And Bracket
    GM1241854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the radiator retainers in place.
  3. Install the upper right radiator retaining bracket.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the upper right radiator retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper right radiator retaining bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Left Upper Radiator Retaining Bolt And Bracket
    GM1241852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the upper left radiator retaining bracket.
  6. Install the upper left radiator retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper left radiator retaining bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    7. Fig 4: View Of Surge Tank And Cap
    GM1241824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the surge tank hose to the radiator.
  8. Secure the surge tank hose with a hose clamp.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Upper And Lower Radiator Hose
    GM1241858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the upper radiator hose and the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  10. Secure each hose with a hose clamp.
  11. Install the electric cooling fans. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  12. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable.
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