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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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Important:  Inspect the rubber mounts for damage before installing the radiator.

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to OIL COOLER LINES QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator
    G01978203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  4. Using the J38185  reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  5. Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  7. Using the J38185  reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
    Fig 2: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose To Radiator
    G01978204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  9. Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp to the radiator.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 3: Installing Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose
    G01978205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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