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Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
  2. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) 
  3. GM5925325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation

  4. GM5926685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Headlamp Bolt - Left and Right (1) - Remove [10x]

  5. GM5926684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Release the front headlamp guide pin (1) from the front bumper fascia guide (2).

  6. Front Headlamp - Left and Right (3) - Remove [2x]
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. GM5928570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Front Bumper Bracket Support Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  9. Hood Front Bumper Bracket Support (2) - Remove [3x]
  10. GM6162737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  11. Release the 2 retainer tabs (arrows) to remove the intake air duct.
  12. GM6162738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Air Duct (1) - Remove

  13. GM6180101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  14. GM6180102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  15. GM6180103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Upper Baffle (1) - Remove

  16. GM5925289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove [4x]

  17. GM5925290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]

  18. Body Wiring Harness Clip (2) - Release
  19. GM5925291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Impact Bar (1) - Remove

  20. GM6179089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the locking tab and remove the radiator air lower baffle (1).

  21. GM6179090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Lower Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  22. Radiator Air Lower Baffle (2) - Remove
  23. GM6193277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Condenser Tube Nut (1) - Remove

  24. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (2) - Remove
  25. Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
  26. GM6175172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Compressor Tube Nut (1) - Remove

  27. Air Conditioning Compressor Hose (2) - Remove
  28. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
  29. GM6195102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (1) - Remove

  30. GM6179431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp @ Radiator (2) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type 

  31. Radiator Inlet Hose @ Radiator (3) - Remove
  32. GM6179438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type 

  33. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Radiator - Remove
  34. CAUTION:

    Handle the charge air cooler inlet and outlet air tubes only by the outside surface, making sure to avoid touching the internal seals. Touching the internal seals can dislodge them from their intended location and lead to seal damage and leaks during tube installation.

  35. GM6196321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Retainer Spring (1) - Release

  36. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose (2) - Remove
  37. GM6196322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Retainer Spring (1) - Release

  38. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose (2) - Remove
  39. GM6163450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) - Remove

  40. GM6163451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

  41. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
  42. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer (2) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
  43. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe (3) - Remove
  44. GM6163452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove

  45. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer (2) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
  46. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe (3) - Remove
  47. GM6180091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt - Left and Right (1) - Remove [4x]

  48. Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer - Left and Right (2) - Remove [2x]
  49. Radiator Upper Bracket - Left and Right (3) - Remove [2x]
  50. GM6195103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Engine Coolant Fan Module Radiator Assembly (1) - Remove

  51. GM6195104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Fan Bolt (1) - Remove

  52. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator Assembly - Remove
  53. GM6195105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  54. Charge Air Cooler (2) - Remove
  55. GM6195106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Upper Seal (1) - Remove

  56. Air Conditioning Condenser Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  57. Air Conditioning Condenser (3) - Remove
  58. GM6195107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Air Side Seal - Left and Right (1) - Remove [2x]

  59. Radiator Air Lower Baffle (2) - Remove
  60. Radiator Lower Insulator - Left and Right (3) - Remove [2x]
  61. Engine Radiator (4) - Remove