Flex-a-Lite 56418 Camaro Radiator Only Kit Fits 2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Removal of Existing Fan, Shroud & Radiator
BE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING. 1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from inside the trunk compartment before proceeding with the 2.
installation. The battery is located beneath the spare tire cover.
Note: Do not close the trunk while the battery is disconnected. The trunk latch is triggered open by means
of power from the battery.
Drain all coolant from the radiator. Use the factory drain plug at bottom of radiator. Remove radiator cap to
3.
release vacuum from inside the radiator for better draining of coolant.
Remove oil filler cap. Remove large plastic engine cover by lifting up front edge and then pulling cover
4.
straight out toward you. Replace oil filler cap. (see Detail A)
Disconnect electrical plug from the mass air flow sensor located on outlet tube of the air filter housing. 5.
Remove air cleaner outlet duct from between air filter housing and intake manifold by loosening large hose 6.
clamps (2ea.). Removal of PCV tube will go along with removing air cleaner outlet duct. Take care when
removing PVC tube as to not break fitting at manifold connection point.
(see Detail B)
Unplug the power connector for fan motors located next to the coolant overflow bottle on passenger side. 7.
Remove the small diameter steam vent hose. The attachment of this hose is from the radiator filler neck to 8.
front of the driver’s side cylinder head. (see Detail C)
Disconnect the coolant overflow hose from the radiator filler neck. Remove the hose from the hooked on 9.
routing path along the top of fan shroud until separated from fan shroud. Tuck this hose out of the way.
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Camaro Radiator & Fan Kit
Radiator ..................................... 1 ea.
Pre-Mounted Fan (Optional) ...... 1 ea.
Brackets, mounting to vehicle .... 4 ea.
Rubber Hose ............................. 2 ft.
Radiator Cap ............................. 1ea.
Instruction Sheet ....................... 1 ea.
Warranty Card ........................... 1 ea.
Flex-a-lite Decal ......................... 1 ea.
*Hardware Kit ............................ 1 ea.
*Connector Kit (Optional) ........... 1 ea.
* Hardware Kit Includes:
screw #8x1/2” pan head (1ea)
nylon hose routing clamp (1ea)
small worm drive hose clamp (3ea)
large worm drive hose clamp (2ea)
bolt 1/4”-20x5/8” (8ea)
bolt 1/4”-20x3/4” (2ea)
flat washer 1/4” I.D. (10ea)
brass pipe-nipple (1ea)
* Connector Kit Includes (Optional):
butt splice (4ea)
nylon tie strap (6ea)
Note: Always read instructions
and verify kit contents prior to
installation.
Fits 2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Note: Manual transmission preferred; automatic transmission requires a remote cooler. (pt. #4116C available)
(Detail B)
PVC tube
Air cleaner
outlet duct tube Air filter
housing
(Detail C)
Steam vent hose
(Detail A)
Removal - lift front, pull toward you.
or Camaro Radiator Only Kit
Kit #56488
Kit #56418