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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - Electric .
  4. Reposition the hose clamp at the water pump housing using the J 38185. 
    Fig 1: Removing Hose Clamp & Water Pump Housing
    G01829227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.
  6. Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185. 
  7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose.
  9. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the nut which secures the A/C discharge hose to the condenser block
  11. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the condenser block.
  12. Remove and discard the sealing washer.

    Important:  Cap or tape off the open A/C hose immediately to prevent system contamination.

  13. Cap or tape off the A/C discharge hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut & A/C Discharge Hose
    G01829228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bolt which secures the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser block.
  15. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser block.
  16. Cap or tape off the evaporator inlet tube.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt & Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01829229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the radiator and condenser assembly.
  18. Remove the condenser tube clip bolt.
  19. Remove the mounting bolts that secure the condenser to the radiator.
  20. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator & Condenser Assembly
    G01829230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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