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Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  3. Remove the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM2101443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose quick connect fitting (1) at the radiator.
  5. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    6. NOTE:

    Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly to disengage the tabs from the radiator slots.

  6. Remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly from the radiator. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LS9) , Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LS3, LS7) .
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Surge Tank Inlet Hose Quick Connect Fitting At Radiator
    GM2094194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose quick connect fitting (1) from the radiator.
  8. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
  9. Vehicles equipped with a transmission oil cooler, disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  10. Vehicles equipped with a engine oil cooler, disconnect the upper engine oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LS9 and LS7) .
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    12. Fig 3: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM2101442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using the J 38185  Hose Clamp Pliers.
  13. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator.
  14. Vehicles equipped with a transmission oil cooler, disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  15. Vehicles equipped a with engine oil cooler, disconnect the lower engine oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LS9 and LS7) .
  16. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
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