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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System 
    2. Fig 1: Radiator Inlet & Outlet Hoses
    GM659469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  3. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT - Lower .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Surge Tank Inlet Hose & Radiator
    GM404039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  8. Remove the vent inlet hose from the radiator.
  9. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (2WD)  or Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (4WD) .
  10. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES .
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Bolts
    GM660895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator bolts.
  12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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