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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling 
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)
  3. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch - Remove - Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Encore)
  4. Fig 1: Air Conditioning Condenser
    GM4117082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Air Conditioning Condenser (2) - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LE2)
  6. Fig 2: Charge Air Cooler
    GM2851444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Charge Air Cooler (2) - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Replacement
  8. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler
    GM4117034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler (3) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler ReplacementTransmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement (LE2 MNH)
  10. Fig 4: Radiator Surge Tank
    GM4115680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Radiator Surge Tank (6) - Remove - Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, LE2) Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LE2) 
  12. Fig 5: Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM4122123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2) 
  14. Fig 6: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM4116829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2) 
  16. Fig 7: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe
    GM4138065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LE2)
  18. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  19. Disconnect the engine coolant fan connector.
  20. Fig 8: Radiator Upper Bracket
    GM4124108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Radiator Upper Bracket (2) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LE2) 
  22. Fig 9: Radiator
    GM4122326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Radiator Assembly (1) - Remove
  24. Fig 10: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM4122323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Radiator Bolt (1) - Remove
  26. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud (2) - Remove
  27. Radiator (3) - Remove
  28. Fig 11: Radiator Components
    GM4122648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Radiator Upper Insulator (1) - Remove
  30. Air Conditioning Condenser Seal (2) - Remove
  31. Radiator Outlet Hose Connector (3) - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Radiator Side (LUV, LE2) 
  32. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retainer (4) - Remove
  33. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (5) - Remove
  34. Lower Radiator Frame (6) - Remove