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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Caution .
  2. Ensure engine is below 50°C before removing the coolant pressure cap.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  4. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement for 3.6L Engine or Engine Cover Replacement for 6.0L Engine.
  5. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
  6. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for 3.6L Engine or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for 6.0L Engine.
  7. Remove the mass air flow meter. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement for 3.6L Engine or Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement for 6.0L Engine.
  8. Detach the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (3.6L Engine)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (6.0L Engine) .
    9. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .
  9. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  10. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  11. Detach the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (3.6L Engine)  or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (6.0L Engine) .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Detach the coolant recovery reservoir hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  14. Remove the coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (3.6L)  or Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (6.0L) .
  15. Place a suitable container beneath the radiator and engine.
    16. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cooler Line & Flexible Hose
    GM1957881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Refer to General Repair Instructions  .
    CAUTION: When removal is complete plug hose openings with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry.
  16. Disconnect the transmission cooler line (2) from the flexible hose (1) using the AU-525  .
    • Detach plastic cover from hose fitting and slide along pipe
    • Open the AU-525  then close and clip around the hose to be disconnected.
    • While holding the flexible hose (1) push the hose inwards with one hand, then pull back to separate from the steel hose piping (2).
    • Repeat procedure for the second fitting.
    17. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Slide Pin & Support Brackets
    GM1949752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the radiator support brackets (2) from top of radiator by rasing the securing lock (3) 10 mm and then sliding the bracket off the radiator slide pin (1). Carry out same procedure for other bracket.
    18. Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Fan Electrical Connector & Main Wiring Loom Connector
    GM1949722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the cooling fans electrical connector (2) from the main wiring loom connector (1).
    19. Fig 4: Identifying Radiator & Condenser Retaining Bolts
    GM1949775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the two radiator and condenser retaining bolts (1).
    20. Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Brackets
    GM1949678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When maneuvering the condenser take care not to fracture the A/C lines.
  20. Detach the condenser by lifting it out of the retaining brackets located on the radiator assembly.
    21. Fig 6: Identifying Radiator
    GM1949778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the radiator and fan assembly, by tilting it forward and lifting it out of the rubber grommets located in the cross member.
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