1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT 1998-99 ENGINES 2.4L 4-Cylinder
7. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler line from the radiator. 8. Remove the cooling fan by removing the cooling fan bracket bolt. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fan motor. Remove the cooling fan assembly. 9. Remove the splash shield that is below the radiator outlet hose. 10. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. 11. Lower the vehicle. 12. Remove the retaining clip from the condenser line 13. Remove the condenser to radiator bolts. 14. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose and the clamp from the radiator. 15. Remove the radiator retaining bolts and the mounts. 16. Remove the radiator. Installation
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Install the radiator Install the radiator mounts and the bolts Tighten the bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Connect the surge tank inlet hose and the clamp to the radiator Install the radiator to condenser bolts. Install the retaining clip to the condenser line. Raise the vehicle. Connect the radiator outlet hose and the clamp to the radiator. Install the splash shield that is below the radiator outlet hose. Install the cooling fan. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator (Automatic Transmission). Tighten the transaxle oil cooler line fitting to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Lower the vehicle. Connect the radiator inlet hose and the clamp to the radiator. Connect the upper transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator (Automatic Transmission). Tighten the transaxle oil cooler line fitting to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Connect the air intake duct assembly. Fill the cooling system. Bleed cooling system and check for leaks. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING . NOTE:
After servicing the cooling system, an intermittent low coolant lamp may illuminate during extreme driving maneuvers. In order to eliminate this condition, remove the surge tank cap and add coolant to a level at or above the split line of the tank when the system is cold.
RADIATOR (ALERO) CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the me Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:20:39 AM
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