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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  4. Remove the front intake air duct deflector.
    5. Fig 1: Intake Air Duct And Bolt
    GM2027420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front intake air duct bolt (2).
  6. Remove the front intake air duct (1).
  7. Remove the radiator grill support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: A/C Pressure Sensor Wiring Harness
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  8. Disconnect and unclip the A/C pressure sensor wiring harness (1).
    9. Fig 3: Radiator Protector Fenders
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  9. Remove the 2 protector fenders (2) from the charge air cooler (1).
  10. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose and the radiator inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUW) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ) , and Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUW) , Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ) .
  11. If equipped, remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUJ) , Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW) .
  12. If equipped, remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUW) , Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUJ) .
  13. Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud from the radiator.
    14. Fig 4: Radiator Upper Bracket And Bolts
    GM2547245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) and the 2 radiator upper brackets (2).
    15. Fig 5: Radiator And Lower Bracket
    GM2547246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the radiator (1) from the 2 lower brackets (2).
  16. Use care and rotate the radiator in order to gain more access for the removal.
  17. Use care and lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.
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