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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.8L engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) .
  4. Remove the right and the left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side for the 3.8L engine or to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side for the 3.6L (LY7) engine and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Hoses To/From Radiator
    GM455227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use J 38185  to remove the inlet hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) harness clip from the fan shroud.
  8. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the retainer clip at the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
  9. Remove the fan shroud clip from the condenser tubes.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Fan Shroud To Condenser Hold Down Bracket Bolt
    GM1202860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolt that connects the fan shroud to the condenser hold down bracket.
  11. Remove the air deflectors from the top of the radiator.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Fan Shroud
    GM1202851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
  13. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow neck.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Fan Shroud To Radiator Upper Support Brackets
    GM1202856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that connect to the fan shroud.
  15. Disconnect the engine cooling fan motors electrical connectors.
  16. Remove the cooling fan motors electrical harness from the fan shroud clips.
  17. Remove the cooling fan shroud.
  18. Use J 38185  to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  19. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
  20. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  21. Tilt the top of the radiator rearward.
    22. Fig 5: Identifying Condenser Hold Down Bracket & Mount Tabs
    GM1202952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the condenser hold down bracket (1) from the radiator.
  23. Lift the condenser from the mounting tabs on the radiator (2). Position the condenser aside.
  24. Remove the radiator.
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