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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  2. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185. 
  3. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose
    G01694780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185. 
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose
    G01694781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185. 
  7. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp
    G01694782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance lock.
  9. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01694783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
    Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    G01694784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.

  11. Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
  12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Radiator Condenser
    G01694785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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