Vortech GM 5.3L/6.2L Light Truck/SUV - 2007-2008 - Manual (Page 25)

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Fig. 11-d
Fig. 11.-a
Fig. 11-b
Fig. 11-e
A. Locate the water cooler assembly, P/N 8N106-
160
B. Install two 1/2 x 3/4 x 90º barbed fittings into
heat exchanger. Orient the fittings so that one
faces down and slightly back towards the radia-
tor core support. The remaining fitting should
face back towards the radiator core support.
(See Fig 11-d)
C. Assemble the heat exchanger to the lower
mounting bracket using the provided 1/4-20
bolts, washers and nuts.
D. Locate the nylon-retaining clip securing the
plastic flap to the upper radiator core support.
Remove the clip and move the plastic flap to
the side. (See Fig 11-a)
E. Trim radiator core support as shown in Fig. 11-
c.
F. Attach the lower cooler mounting bracket to the
two 10 mm headed bolts located on the pas-
senger side of the radiator core support. (See
Fig 11-b).
G. Attach the upper heat exchanger mount to the
A/C condensor mount. Secure with the factory
fastener. Secure the heat exchanger support
bracket to the heat exchanger with the supplied
bolts, nuts and washers. (See Fig 11-d)
H. Install the 90º formed hose from the outlet (up-
per fitting) of the heat exchanger and route the
hose behind the heat exchanger.
I. Install a hose union to the 90º hose and secure
with a nylon clamp.
J. Attach a length of 3/4 hose to the opposite end
of the hose mender and secure with a clamp.
K. Route the hose thru the radiator core support
and under the air filter enclosure to the charge
cooler.
L. It will be nessacary to trim the plastic flap for
clearance. (See Fig 11-e)
Fig. 11-c
11A. GM PICKUP TRUCK WATER COOLER INSTALLATION (GM PICKUP
TRUCK ONLY - ALL OTHERS SKIP TO SECTION 11B)