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Removal And Installation: Radiator: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect fan control module wiring from module.
  3. Remove fan control module by sliding up and off bracket. Lay module and wiring out of the way.
    Fig 1: Removing Fan Control Module
    G01036612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove battery insulating cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery Insulating Cover
    G01036613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove battery hold down fan control module bracket.
    CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45 DEGREE ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.
  6. Remove battery.
  7. Drain coolant. Refer to DRAINING COOLANT .
  8. Remove power steering fluid reservoir to fan shroud bolts and position reservoir rearward in car.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
    G01036614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect both cooling fan electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connectors
    G01036615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove electrical connectors from connector retainer by sliding connector as shown.
  11. Remove pusher fan electrical harness from fan shroud retainer tabs.
  12. Remove upper transaxle cooler line from radiator end tank and unsnap front end tank retainer.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Transaxle Cooler Line From Radiator End Tank
    G01036616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Cap or tape off transaxle oil cooler line to prevent oil loss or contamination.
  14. Remove upper radiator hose to radiator clamp and remove hose from radiator end tank.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G01036617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove fan shroud to radiator bolts and remove shroud.
    Fig 7: Removing Fan Shroud
    G01036618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove forward wiring harness from retaining clips (6).
    Fig 8: Removing Forward Wiring Harness From Retaining Clips
    G01036619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove lower radiator hose to radiator clamp and remove hose.
    Fig 9: Removing Lower Radiator Hose
    G01036620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove lower transaxle cooler line from radiator end tank.
  19. Cap or tape line and end tank to prevent oil spillage or contamination.
    Fig 10: Removing Lower Transaxle Cooler Line From Radiator End Tank
    G01036621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove radiator upper mount bracket to rail bolts and remove upper bracket and rubber mounts.
    Fig 11: Removing Radiator Upper Mount Brackets
    G01036622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove radiator degas hose to radiator clamp and remove degas hose.
    Fig 12: Removing Radiator Degas Hose
    G01036623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Using a piece of wire or plastic tie, support condenser from upper rail.
    NOTE: Do not open up the A/C system.
  23. Remove condenser block to radiator end tank bolt.
    Fig 13: Removing Condenser Block-To-Radiator End Tank Bolt
    G01036624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove condenser to radiator bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Condenser-To-Radiator Bolts
    G01036625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Pull condenser and pusher fan assembly down slightly to disengage tabs from radiator.
  26. Leaving condenser and pusher fan in vehicle, remove radiator from vehicle.
  27. Remove upper and lower radiator to condenser gaskets.
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