Radiator Replacement (LEA)

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Fig 1: Radiator

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) . Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUK) , Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LHU) . Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LHU) . Remove transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement , and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement . Reposition and secure the A/C condenser to the impact bar without disconnecting the lines. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement . Disconnect the engine coolant fan harness electrical connectors. Remove the radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .
1	Radiator Procedure Remove the engine coolant fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LUK) , Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LHU) .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUK) , Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LHU) .
Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) , Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LHU) .
Remove transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement , and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
Reposition and secure the A/C condenser to the impact bar without disconnecting the lines. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
Disconnect the engine coolant fan harness electrical connectors.
Remove the radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .

Radiator
Procedure
Remove the engine coolant fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LUK) , Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LHU) .