Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET .
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines.
- Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect two fan motor electrical harness clamps from the fan shroud.
- Remove two radiator fan mount bolts.
- Remove the radiator fan with the motor
- Transfer all necessary components onto the replacement radiator.