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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hose
    G01646442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  3. Using the J 38185  , reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185  , reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  6. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING in Automatic Transmission.
  8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE/HOSE QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
  9. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp from the coolant recovery reservoirs.
  10. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
    Fig 2: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose From Radiator Filler Neck
    G01646443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT in Exterior Trim.

    Important  It is not necessary to discharge the A/C system.

  12. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator. Reposition the condenser.
  13. Remove the radiator.
    Fig 3: Removing Radiator
    G01646444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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