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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  3. Remove the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  4. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  5. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM923780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
  8. Remove the radiator inlet hose.
    9. IMPORTANT: Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly to disengage the tabs from the radiator slots.
  9. Disconnect the cooling fan and shroud assembly from the radiator.
    10. Fig 2: Repositioning Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp At Radiator
    GM932453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  11. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Pipe Assembly Replacement .
  13. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    14. Fig 3: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM923787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  15. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  16. Disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Transmission to Auxiliary Cooler .
    17. Fig 4: View Of Generator Cooling Hose
    GM1151968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disengage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
  18. Disconnect the generator cooling hose (1) from the radiator.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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