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Removal Procedure

  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
  4. Air Conditioning Condenser (2) - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LE2)
    5. Fig 2: Charge Air Cooler
    GM2851444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Charge Air Cooler (2) - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Replacement
    6. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler
    GM4117034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler (3) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler ReplacementTransmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement (LE2 MNH)
    7. Fig 4: Radiator Surge Tank
    GM4115680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Radiator Surge Tank (6) - Remove - Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, LE2) Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LE2) 
    8. Fig 5: Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM4122123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2) 
    9. Fig 6: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM4116829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2) 
    10. Fig 7: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe
    GM4138065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @Radiator Assembly - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LE2)
  11. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the engine coolant fan connector.
    13. Fig 8: Radiator Upper Bracket
    GM4124108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Radiator Upper Bracket (2) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LE2) 
    14. Fig 9: Radiator
    GM4122326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Radiator Assembly (1) - Remove
    15. Fig 10: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM4122323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Radiator Bolt (1) - Remove
  16. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud (2) - Remove
  17. Radiator (3) - Remove
    18. Fig 11: Radiator Components
    GM4122648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Radiator Upper Insulator (1) - Remove
  19. Air Conditioning Condenser Seal (2) - Remove
  20. Radiator Outlet Hose Connector (3) - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Radiator Side (LUV, LE2) 
  21. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retainer (4) - Remove
  22. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (5) - Remove
  23. Lower Radiator Frame (6) - Remove
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