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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooing system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the electric cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  3. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Radiator Inlet Hose
    G01653698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 2: Radiator Outlet Hose
    G01653699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (1) from the radiator, if equipped.
  6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
    Fig 3: Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe
    G01653700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Complete the following in order to remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe from the radiator, if equipped:
    1. 7.1. Depress the tabs inward.
    2. 7.2. Pull outward to remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe
    G01653701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting from the radiator.
  10. Remove the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting from the radiator.
    Fig 5: Upper & Lower Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe
    G01653702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper radiator support screws.
  12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle. Lift the radiator up and out.
    Fig 6: Removing Radiator
    G01653703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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