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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.
  3. Fig 1: Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose (4.3L)
    G01661485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  7. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  9. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator (if equipped). Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (2WD)  or Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (4WD) .
  10. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator, if equipped. Refer to OIL COOLER LINES .
    Fig 2: Radiator Inlet & Outlet Hoses (4.3L)
    G01661486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator by lifting the radiator up and out of the vehicle.
  12. Inspect all sealing surfaces for deterioration or signs of leakage.
    Fig 3: Radiator (4.3L)
    G01661487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.