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Repair Procedure

  1. Pressure test the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing . If the radiator is not leaky, perform the following procedure.
  2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (2.0L LHU with Manual Transmission) Radiator Replacement (2.0L LHU with Automatic Transmission) Radiator Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Fracture Surface
    GM2028254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Grind the fracture surface (1) with a proper tool.
  4. Drill a hole in the center of the fractured surface, using a 6 mm (0.24 in) drill.
    5. Fig 2: Radiator Mounting Pin, Nut And Bolt
    GM2028256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the new radiator mounting pin (2).
    • Install the nut (3).
      • NOTE:

      The bolt should not be longer than 35 mm (1.38 in).

    • Install the radiator mounting pin (2) with the bolt (1).
    6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Tighten the bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  7. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (2.0L LHU with Manual Transmission) Radiator Replacement (2.0L LHU with Automatic Transmission) Radiator Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
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