Flex-a-Lite 56418 User Manual

Camaro Radiator & Fan Kit

Kit #56488

or Camaro Radiator Only Kit

Kit #56418

Fits 2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro

Note: Manual transmission preferred; automatic transmission requires a remote cooler. (pt. #4116C available)

Note: Always read instructions

and verify kit contents prior to

installation.

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)

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.

Removal - lift front, pull toward you.

PVC tube

Air cleaner
outlet duct tube

Air filter
housing

Steam vent hose

(Detail A)

(Detail B)

(Detail C)

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Disconnect the upper radiator hose, on drivers’ side, from inlet tube of radiator and move out of the away. 10.
You could possibly hold it back with string or a large nylon strap.

Remove the ½” bolts (2ea) securing the fan shroud to top of radiator and carefully lift fan shroud assembly 11.
up and out.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose, on passengers’ side, from outlet tube of radiator and move it out of the 12.
way.

Disconnect both transmission coolant lines from radiator (if applicable). Cap / plug lines to prevent 13.
transmission fluid from draining out. (see Detail D & E)

Note: For automatic transmission equipped vehicles.

We chose not to install a transmission cooler within our radiator’s side tank. This maximizes the cooling

efficiency of both your engine and transmission. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission,

you will need to install an aftermarket transmission cooler. We have developed an auxiliary direct fit

transmission cooler kit for the Camaro ‘10-’11, part #4116C. Flex-a-lite makes a full line of transmission

coolers along with customized mounting options.

For more mounting options, call Technical Assistance at: 1-877-767-0554 or FAX: [phone].

or visit www.flex-a-lite.com

Transmission line attachment

points to radiator.

(shown from under vehicle)

(Detail D)

Remove 10mm bolts (2ea) loosening an A/C line from the frame and cross member located behind the 14.
passenger side radiator outlet tube. Remove 10mm bolt (1ea), loosening a power steering line, located
near drivers’ side frame / cross member merger point. Loosening the lines creates more room for ease of
stock radiator removal and Flex-a-lite® radiator insertion. (see Detail E)

Remove ½” bolts (2ea) securing A/C condenser at top / front of radiator.15.

Remove 10mm bolts (2ea) securing both “L”-brackets at top of the radiator to radiator support. 16.

Note: Save “L”-brackets and bolts for use during new radiator installation. (see Detail F)

Radiator

mounting

grommet

A/C line

“loosened”.

(Detail E)

Transmission coolant

line “capped”.

”L”-bracket

(Detail F)

10mm bolt

The A/C condenser must be disengaged from the stock radiator for radiator removal. Tilt top of the radiator 17.
toward engine and lift A/C condenser off and out of plastic loop attachment points (2ea) located on front of
radiator bottom tank. This will now allow the stock radiator freedom to move upward.
Note: The idea is to remove the radiator without removing the A/C condenser or disturbing its connections.

Carefully lift radiator up and out. Be mindful not to force anything. Make sure lower radiator mounting 18.
grommets are still attached to frame of vehicle. If not, separate them from bottom of removed radiator and
re-attach them to original frame positions.

Note: Use caution while removing the radiator, it may still contain coolant which can spill out.

Installation of Radiator and Fan Combo #56488

or Radiator only #56418

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, an aftermarket transmission

cooler kit should be installed during new radiator installation.

Radiator mounting requires utilizing two pre-mounted brackets on top of radiator and two lower

brackets that are pre-placed at the lower stock mounting points prior to lowering the radiator into

position.

Mount the top mounting brackets using supplied ¼-20 x 5/8” hex bolts (4ea), ¼-20 flat washers (4ea). 1.
Place brackets on top of radiator, along top cap, aligning holes of each bracket with pre-installed threaded
inserts. The bent 3/8” lip of both top brackets hangs over to the engine side. The drivers’ side bracket will
have the longer tab with an installed threaded insert. (see Detail G on next page)

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