Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the thermostat (1) using J 38185 .
- Remove the inlet radiator hose from the thermostat.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to RADIATOR SUPPORT SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Frame and Underbody.
- Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
- Remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.