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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) 
  2. Front Bumper Fascia Center Support - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement
  3. GM4363426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Condenser (1) - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LTG) , or Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LFV)

  4. Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket Replacement (LTG) , or Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket Replacement (LFV)
  5. GM4232323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Bracket - Left Side (3) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Left Side (Front End Upper Tie Bar) , or Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Left Side (Upper Mounting Pin) 

  6. GM4232712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Bracket - Right Side (3) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Front End Upper Tie Bar) , or Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Upper Mounting Pin) 

  7. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct - Remove - Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
  8. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement
  9. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
  10. Charge Air Cooler - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Replacement
  11. GM4242003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the engine cooling fan harness connectors (1) from the engine harness.

  12. Ground Nut (2) - Remove
  13. Remove the ground terminal (3) from the ground stud.
  14. GM4229879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFV) , or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) 

  15. GM5129695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LTG with M3E) , or Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LFV with MRG (at the air conditioning condenser bracket)) , or Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LFV with MRG (from the transmission to the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe))

  16. GM5129698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG with M3E) , or Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LFV with MRG)

  17. GM4229904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFV) , or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) 

  18. GM4239946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Fan Module Radiator (1) - Remove

  19. GM4240097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor @ Radiator - Disconnect the electrical connector.

  20. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove - Engine Coolant Fan Replacement 
  21. GM5128072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LFV with MRG)

  22. Radiator - Transfer components as necessary.