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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Components
    GM1293684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift the locking lever on the mass air flow (MAF) sensor, then disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector (1).
  3. Lift the locking lever on the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, then disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector (2).
  4. Loosen the two intake duct clamps (3), then remove the duct.
  5. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  6. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet .
  7. Remove the inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (Lower)  or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (Upper) .
  8. Release the refrigerant pipe-to-receiver drier retaining clip on the left side of the radiator.
  9. Remove the bumper front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Condenser-To-Radiator Locking Tab
    GM1290518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Release the two condenser-to-radiator retaining clips as follows:
    1. Press down on the 1st locking tab (1) while lifting on the condenser assembly.
    2. Press down on the 2nd locking tab while lifting on the condenser assembly, then slightly pull the condenser assembly forward to clear the radiator mounting lugs.
  11. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Automatic Transmission.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket
    GM1290526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the two radiator upper mounting brackets (1).
  13. Remove the radiator as follows:
    1. Lift the radiator upwards.
    2. Move the radiator rearwards on the left side, then across to the left side to allow the right side to clear the mounting brackets.
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