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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.9L engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 5.3L engine.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LZG, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LZG, Static Fill) .
  4. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.5L engine or to Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.9L engine or Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 5.3L engine.
  5. Use J 38185  to reposition the upper radiator hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) harness clip from the fan shroud.
  8. Remove the condenser tubes bracket bolt from the fan shroud.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Fan Shroud To Condenser Hold Down Bracket Bolt
    GM1202860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolt that connects the fan shroud to the condenser hold down bracket.
  10. Remove the condenser hold down bracket from the radiator and condenser.
    11. Fig 2: View Of Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts
    GM1653094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
  12. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the fan shroud LS4 only.
  13. Remove the radiator vent hose from the right upper radiator tank LS4 only.
    14. Fig 3: View Of Fan Shroud To Radiator Upper Support Brackets
    GM1202856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that connect to the fan shroud.
  15. Disconnect the engine cooling fan motors electrical connectors.
  16. Remove the cooling fan motors electrical harness from the fan shroud clips.
  17. Remove the cooling fan shroud.
  18. Use J 38185  to reposition the lower radiator hose clamp from the radiator. See Special Tools .
  19. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
  20. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  21. Tilt the top of the radiator rearward.
    22. Fig 4: Identifying Condenser Hold Down Bracket & Mount Tabs
    GM1202952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Lift the condenser from the mounting tabs on the radiator (2). Position the condenser aside.
  23. Remove the radiator.
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