Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT .
Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose From Radiator
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Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185 .
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose From Water Pump (Radiator Replacement)
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Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185 .
Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose From Radiator
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Remove the connector position assurance lock.
Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
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If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.

Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
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Important: It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.
Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Condenser From Radiator
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