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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 From Radiator
    G01971806Courtesy 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 From Water Pump (Radiator Replacement)
    G01971807Courtesy 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 From Radiator
    G01971808Courtesy 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
    G01971809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
    Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
    G01971810Courtesy 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 Condenser From Radiator
    G01971811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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