Radiator Replacement (LCV)

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Fig 1: Radiator (LCV)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement . Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LCV) . Remove the engine coolant fan shroud mounting bolts from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LCV) . Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) . Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV) and Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) . Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipes from the radiator if equipped. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement and Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement . Remove the radiator support bracket. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .
1	Radiator Procedure Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) . Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LCV) .
Remove the engine coolant fan shroud mounting bolts from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LCV) .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) .
Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV) and Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) .
Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipes from the radiator if equipped. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement and Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
Remove the radiator support bracket. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .

Radiator

Procedure

Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) .
Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing .