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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the battery tray.
  3. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Hoses & Related ComponentsClamps
    GM1310291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA1)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .
  5. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
  7. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (4) from the surge tank. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the surge tank.
  9. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (7) from the radiator. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  10. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the radiator.
    11. Fig 2: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes
    GM161040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.
    12. Fig 3: View Of A/C High Pressure Switch Connector
    GM588312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
    13. Fig 4: View Of High Side Hose To Condenser Fitting
    GM588318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose.
    14. IMPORTANT: Cap or tape off the open A/C hose to prevent system contamination.
  14. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
    15. Fig 5: Coolant Fan Connector Locations
    GM1366085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
  16. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  17. Remove the lower closeout panel.
    18. Fig 6: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes
    GM161040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line fitting.
    19. Fig 7: View Of Evaporator Hose Assembly At Condenser
    GM590055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the bolt from the evaporator hose to the condenser.
  20. Remove the evaporator hose from the condenser.
  21. Remove and discard the seal washer.
    22. Fig 8: Lower Radiator Support Mounting Panel
    GM486715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the lower radiator support mounting panel.
    23. Fig 9: ViewOf Radiator, Fan, And Condenser
    GM181871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the radiator, fan, and condenser as an assembly from the vehicle.
    24. Fig 10: Electric Cooling Fan Mounting View
    GM1364791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.
  25. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
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