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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Inlet/Outlet Hoses
    GM48320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the J 38185  reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185  reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting in Automatic Transmission.
  8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
    9. Fig 2: View Of Coolant Recovery Hose & Coolant Recovery Reservoir Push Pin Retainers
    GM48317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp from the coolant recovery reservoirs.
  10. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck.
  11. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
    12. Fig 3: Locating A/C Condenser Bolts
    GM108126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C system.
  12. Remove the 4 bolts attaching the A/C condenser to the radiator. Reposition the condenser.
  13. Remove the radiator.
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