Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Ensure engine is below 50 C before removing the coolant pressure cap.
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
- When major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- When performing work in the engine compartment or under the vehicle, ensure that the hood is fully open, or opened to its secondary latch. When the hood is opened to the secondary latch, the vehicle will disable the remote start features from the key fob and OnStar mobile app. Failure to open the hood, or open the hood to the secondary latch while doing a repair in the engine compartment or under the vehicle can result in inadvertent vehicle starting which could result in personal injury or damage to a vehicle.
- Raise and support vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front bumper fascia extension (3). Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
- Remove the lower A/C condenser bolts (1) from the radiator. Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
- Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) from the radiator. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement
- Remove the engine coolant recovery reservoir hose (1) from the radiator. Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose Replacement
- Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the radiator. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement
- Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator outlet pipe. Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
- Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe (2) from the radiator. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MYC)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MER)
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe (2) from the radiator. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (MER)
- Remove the radiator upper mounts (2). Radiator Upper Mount Replacement
- Support the A/C condenser and remove the two upper A/C condenser bolts (1). Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
- Tilt the radiator (1) rearward and lift up to remove the radiator out of the vehicle.
- Transfer the radiator outlet pipe (2) to the new radiator. Radiator Outlet Pipe Replacement
- Transfer all air guide seals to the new radiator.
- Transfer the radiator lower insulators (1) to the new radiator. Radiator Lower Insulator Replacement
- Transfer components as necessary.
WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning .
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death:
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .