LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2004 >> Avalanche 2500 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 412 (Engine Cooling System) >> Repair Instructions >> Radiator Replacement (8.1L) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 2004 GMC Yukon, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Inlet Hose At Radiator
    GM659469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  3. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter
    GM334911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
  7. Remove the push pin from the air cleaner adapter (2).
  8. Remove the bolts from the air cleaner adapter (2).
  9. Remove the air cleaner adapter (2) from the vehicle.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank Inlet Hose & Radiator
    GM404039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the radiator vent inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  11. Remove the vent inlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  13. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Radiator & Bolts
    GM660895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the radiator bolts.
  15. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals