Removal Procedure

Important:  Always install a new set of insulators when replacing a radiator. Used insulators may be worn or too large for the new radiator. These conditions may cause the New radiator to be loose.

1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
2. Remove the clamp at the radiator inlet using the J 38185  .
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose (5) from the radiator.
4. Remove the clamp at the radiator outlet using the J 38185  .
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose (4) from the radiator.
6. Remove the outlet heater hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185  .
7. Remove the outlet heater hose (2) from the radiator.
   Fig 1: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose, Radiator Outlet Hose & Outlet Heater Hose

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8. Remove the automatic transmission cooler lines. Refer to OIL COOLER LINES for 4L60-E or OIL COOLER LINES for 4L80-E.
9. Remove the engine oil cooler lines. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
10. Remove the fan shroud bolts (1) from the top of the radiator support.
11. Remove the fan shroud bolts (3) from the sides of the fan shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Fan Shroud Bolts

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12. Remove the radiator (2).
13. Remove the radiator insulators (1,3).
14. Inspect the following components:
    • The radiator
    • The insulators
    • The hoses and clamps
    • The mounting hardware

      Replace the components as necessary.

      Fig 3: Removing Radiator & Radiator Insulators

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