Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the upper diagonal brace from the right front fender. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
- Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
- Use J 38185 to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
- Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow neck.
- Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
- Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the transaxle oil cooler line.
- Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
- Remove and discard the old retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
- Pull the transaxle oil cooler pipe straight out from the quick connect fitting.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.