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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. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  3. GM4232651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  4. Front Bumper Fascia Center Support - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement
  5. GM4232323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Bracket (3) - Left Side - 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 (3) - Right Side - 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 Replacement - Remove
  8. Intake Air Duct Replacement - Remove
  9. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement - Remove
  10. Charge Air Cooler Replacement - Remove
  11. GM4237707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Slide back Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Cap (1) [2x]

  12. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe FittingRetainer (2) [2x] - Remove
  13. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (3) [2x] - Remove
  14. GM4237759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) - Remove

  15. GM4239827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  16. Disconnect the ground wire from the front end upper tie bar.
  17. GM4229904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage

    Use the GE-47622  Hose Clamp Pliers.

  18. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove
  19. GM4229879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  20. GM4239946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Fan Module Radiator (1) - Remove

  21. GM4240097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

  22. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (1) [2x] - Remove
  23. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove
  24. GM4240228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Bracket (1) [2x] @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove

  25. Radiator Lower Bracket (2) [2x] @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove
  26. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retainer (5) @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove
  27. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (4) @ Radiator Assembly (3) - Remove