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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (BUPYEONG Plant, KOREA) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (SAN LUIS POTOSI Plant, MEXICO) 
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
  3. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch - Remove - Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Chevrolet) , or Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Buick)
  4. GM4117082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Condenser (2) - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

  5. GM2851444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler (2) - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Replacement

  6. GM4117034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler (3) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement

  7. Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Surge Tank Components
    GM4115680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Surge Tank (6) - Remove - Radiator Surge Tank Replacement 

  8. GM4122123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 

  9. GM4116829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement 

  10. GM4138065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement

  11. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the engine coolant fan connector.
  13. GM4124108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Bracket (2) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement  [2x]

  14. GM4122326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Assembly (1) - Remove

  15. GM4122323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Bolt (1) [2x] - Remove

  16. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud (2) - Remove
  17. Radiator (3) - Remove
  18. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Components
    GM4122648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Upper Insulator (1) - Remove [2x]

  19. Air Conditioning Condenser Seal (2) - Remove [2x]
  20. Radiator Outlet Hose Connector (3) - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Radiator Side 
  21. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retainer (4) - Remove
  22. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (5) - Remove
  23. Lower Radiator Frame (6) - Remove