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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the radiator support. Refer to RADIATOR SUPPORT REPLACEMENT .
  3. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
    G01971799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the forward lamp harness from the retaining clips on the shroud.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connectors
    G01971800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  .
  9. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove fan shroud.
    Fig 3: Removing Radiator Outlet Hose From Radiator
    G01971801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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