Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (OLD STYLE)
or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE GMC)
or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET)
in Exterior Trim.NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Siphon the fluid from the reservoir to prevent excess spillage.
- Remove the clamp retaining the power steering cooler inlet hose (3) to the power steering gear (2).
- Remove the clamp retaining power steering cooler outlet hose (5) to the power steering pump (1).
- Remove the bolts (2) retaining the power steering cooler from the radiator support.
- Remove the power steering cooler from the vehicle.