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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  2. Remove the electric cooling fan. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Upper Condenser Mounting Bolts
    GM2147029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the upper condenser mounting bolts (1).
    4. Fig 2: Lower Condenser Mounting Bolts
    GM2147030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the lower condenser mounting bolts (1).
    5. Fig 3: Transmission Oil Cooler Mounting Bolts
    GM2147033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the lower retaining pins of the side air baffle from the radiator.
    6. NOTE:

    Reposition the condenser to access the transmission oil cooler mounting bolts.

  6. Remove the transmission oil cooler (TOC) mounting bolts (1).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    8. Fig 4: Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM2147246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Use J 38185  Hose Clamp Pliers to disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1). Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator.
    9. Fig 5: Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp
    GM2147172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Use J 38185  Hose Clamp Pliers to disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1). Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers and Surge Tank Inlet Hose
    GM2147049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Use J 38185  Hose Clamp Pliers to disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1). Remove the surge tank inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
    11. Fig 7: Identifying Hose Clamp and Auxiliary Water Pump Outlet Hose
    GM2147287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Use J 38185  Hose Clamp Pliers to disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1). Remove the auxiliary water pump outlet hose (2) from the radiator.
    12. Fig 8: Radiator Support Bracket & Bolts
    GM2147044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts (1).
  13. Remove the radiator support brackets (2).
  14. Disconnect the upper air baffle retaining pins from the radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator.
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