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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) .
    2. WARNING:

    Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning .

  2. Ensure engine is below 50 C before removing the coolant pressure cap.
    3. WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  3. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. If needed, place a suitable container beneath the radiator and engine.
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  6. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  7. Detach the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (V8) .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  10. Remove the mass air flow meter. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
  11. Detach the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
    12. Fig 1: Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose And Coolant Pressure Cap
    GM2207621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Where fitted, detach the coolant recovery reservoir hose (1) from the coolant pressure cap (2).
  13. Remove the coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement .
    14. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Cooler Lines & Flexible Hoses
    GM1957881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    When removal is complete plug hose openings with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry.

  14. Using the cooler J 41623-B  quick connect release tool disconnect the transmission cooler lines (2) from the flexible hoses (1).
    • Detach plastic cover from hose fitting and slide along pipe.
    • Open the cooler J 41623-B  quick connect release tool then close and clip around the hose to be disconnected.
    • While holding the flexible hoses (1) push the hoses inwards with one hand, then pull back to separate from the steel transmission cooler lines (2).
    • Repeat procedure for the second fitting.
    15. Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Slide Pin & Support Brackets
    GM1949752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the radiator support brackets (2) from top of radiator by raising the securing lock (3) 10mm and then sliding the bracket off the radiator slide pin (1). Carry out same procedure for other bracket.
    16. Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Fan Motor Electrical Connector & Main Wiring Harness
    GM1949722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the cooling fans electrical connector (2) from the main wiring loom connector (1).
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Radiator & Condenser Retaining Bolts
    GM1949775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the two radiator and condenser retaining bolts (1).
    18. Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Brackets
    GM1949678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    When manoeuvring the condenser take care not to fracture the A/C lines.

  18. Detach the condenser by lifting it out of the retaining brackets (1) located on the radiator assembly.
    19. Fig 7: Identifying Radiator
    GM1949778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the radiator and fan assembly, by tilting it forward and lifting it out of the rubber grommets located in the cross member.
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