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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  2. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185. 
  3. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose
    G01694780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185. 
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose
    G01694781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185. 
  7. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp
    G01694782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance lock.
  9. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01694783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
    Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line
    G01694784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.

  11. Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
  12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Radiator Condenser
    G01694785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.