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Radiator Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) .
  2. Disconnect the hybrid system. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect .
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle as necessary. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement
  5. Remove front fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Base) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Red Line)
  6. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  7. Remove compressor hose/pipe bolt from bracket at top radiator support.
  8. Remove mounting bolts (Qty: 3) from condenser, reposition and support the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  9. Remove radiator inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) , Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LZ4)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAT) , Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE5) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAT) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZ4)  or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE5) .
  10. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
  11. Remove fan shroud bolts (Qty: 2) and reposition.
1 Radiator Support Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2 Radiator
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