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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Box Air Inlet Duct
    GM1327535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Equinox) or Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Torrent) .
  3. Remove the battery box air inlet duct.
    4. Fig 2: View Of CRFM Closeout Panel
    GM1327534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
  5. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
  6. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
  7. Lift the fan assembly to disengage the lower retention tabs.
  8. Position the fan assembly away from the radiator.
  9. Remove the front impact bar. Refer to Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper .
    10. Fig 3: View Of CRFM Mounting Brackets To The Radiator Support
    GM948980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the CRFM bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  11. Remove the CRFM brackets from the radiator.
    12. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Radiator Inlet Hose At Radiator
    GM1327541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  13. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    14. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Radiator Outlet Hose At Radiator
    GM1327549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    16. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Cooler Lines At Radiator
    GM1655796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the transmission cooler liners from the radiator.
    17. Fig 7: View Of Radiator & Condenser
    GM1655812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.
  18. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.
    19. IMPORTANT: Be sure to properly support the condenser after radiator removal to prevent damage to the condenser and the A/C lines.
  19. Separate the condenser from the radiator.
  20. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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