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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61))  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) 
    2. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L
    GM873615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. If vehicle is equipped with the 2.2L (L61) engine, remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using SA9111E  . See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using SA9111E  . See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose & Radiator - 2.2L
    GM873616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, clean the upper transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Upper Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    GM873611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement
    10. Fig 4: View Of Front Fender Liner
    GM864091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine
    11. Fig 5: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield
    GM851688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with an automatic or transaxle, clean the lower transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove the line from the radiator.
    12. Fig 6: View Of Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    GM875752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator by pushing up on the fan shroud to unsnap the retaining features. Position the cooling fan assembly away from the radiator and support the cooling fan assembly.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Cooling Fan Assembly-To-Radiator Connectors
    GM877645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the air dam push-in retainer.
  14. Remove the air dam.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Air Dam And Push-In Retainers
    GM851691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with air conditioning, remove the condenser bolts.
    16. Fig 9: Locating Condenser Bolts
    GM877658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: You are not required to discharge the A/C System.
  16. Slide the condenser down to disengage the upper mounting tabs from the radiator. Position the condenser away from the radiator and support the condenser.
    17. Fig 10: Locating Radiator Upper Mounting Tabs
    GM877659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the right and left radiator side baffles.
    18. Fig 11: View Of Right & Left Radiator Side Baffles
    GM877650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the right engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
    19. Fig 12: View Of Left Engine Splash Shield-To-Radiator Mount Push-In Retainer
    GM899628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the left engine splash shield to radiator mount push-in retainer.
  20. Remove the lower radiator mounts, brackets, and bolts.
    21. Fig 13: View Of Lower Radiator Mount, Brackets And Bolts
    GM877644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Tilt the condenser forward in the vehicle. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.
    22. Fig 14: Tilting Condenser
    GM877649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
    23. Fig 15: View Of Upper Radiator Air Baffle
    GM877652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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