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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 760 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the condenser to radiator bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  3. Install the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Install the lower radiator mounting panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line bolt.

    Tighten 

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

  6. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator
    G01811387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the lower closeout panel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the cooling fan electrical connection.
  10. Install the lower transaxle oil cooler line.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.

    Tighten 

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

  12. Install the coolant surge tank hose.
  13. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler line fitting.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  14. Install the upper radiator hose.
  15. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System  .
  16. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .
  17. Install the battery tray.
  18. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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