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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Wiring Harness Plug, Radiator Hoses & Clamps
    GM2512594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) and the radiator inlet hose (1).
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (6) and the radiator outlet hose (5).
  7. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness plug (3).
    8. Fig 2: Engine Coolant Fan & Components
    GM2652293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the ground cable nut (3) and the ground cable (4).
  9. Disconnect the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness plug (2).
  10. Unclip the engine coolant fan wiring harness (6) from the 7 wiring harness clips (1, 5, 7). Hang the engine coolant fan wiring harness aside.
  11. Remove the transmission oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement , and Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
    12. Fig 3: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud & Mounting Points
    GM2652294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud (1) at the 4 mounting points (2).
    13. NOTE:

    Push the engine coolant fan to the right side.

  13. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud in top direction from the radiator.
    14. Fig 4: Radiator, Upper Brackets, Insulators & Bolts
    GM2512595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) and the 2 radiator upper brackets (2) from the radiator (4).
  15. Remove the 2 radiator upper insulators (3) from the radiator.
  16. Remove the radiator in top direction from the vehicle.
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