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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LM4) .
  2. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Hose
    GM750179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E.
  4. Reposition the outlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185  .
  5. Remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Hose Clamps
    GM753673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185  .
  8. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the radiator.
  9. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
  10. Remove the grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Envoy, TrailBlazer) or Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Rainier) in Body Front End.
  11. Remove the upper radiator to condenser bolts.
  12. Remove the coolant recovery line from the radiator.
  13. Lift upward on the condenser to remove from the radiator retaining tab.
  14. Remove the radiator.
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