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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. WARNING:

    Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning .

  2. Ensure engine is below 50 C before removing the coolant pressure cap.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
    4. WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death:

    • When major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
    • When performing work in the engine compartment or under the vehicle, ensure that the hood is fully open, or opened to its secondary latch. When the hood is opened to the secondary latch, the vehicle will disable the remote start features from the key fob and OnStar mobile app. Failure to open the hood, or open the hood to the secondary latch while doing a repair in the engine compartment or under the vehicle can result in inadvertent vehicle starting which could result in personal injury or damage to a vehicle.
    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  4. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 1: Front Bumper Fascia Extension & Mounting Components
    GM2910590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front bumper fascia extension (3). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Bolts
    GM3415941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler lower bolts (2). Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Replacement .
    7. Fig 3: A/C Condenser Bolt - Lower Right Side
    GM3239554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the lower right side A/C condenser bolt (1) from the radiator. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp
    GM3271058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
    10. Fig 5: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose & Clamps
    GM3281745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement .
    11. Fig 6: Coolant Recovery Hose
    GM3412585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the engine coolant recovery reservoir hose (1) from the radiator. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose Replacement .
    12. Fig 7: Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM2968535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement .
    13. Fig 8: Radiator Outlet Hose & Clamp
    GM3272429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator outlet pipe. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  14. Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
    15. Fig 9: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe
    GM3238820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe (1) from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MYC)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (MER) .
    16. Fig 10: Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Rear Pipe
    GM3239606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler inlet rear pipe (1) from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Rear Pipe Replacement .
    17. Fig 11: Radiator Upper Mounts & Bolts
    GM3226265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the radiator upper mounts (2). Refer to Radiator Upper Mount Replacement .
    18. Fig 12: Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Upper Bracket Bolts
    GM3239610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Support the transmission fluid cooler and remove the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler upper bracket bolts (1). Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Upper Bracket Replacement .
    19. Fig 13: A/C Condenser Bolts - Upper
    GM3239555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Support the A/C condenser and remove the two upper A/C condenser bolts (1). Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
    20. Fig 14: Radiator
    GM2968865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Tilt the radiator (1) rearward and lift up to remove the radiator out of the vehicle.
    21. Fig 15: Radiator Outlet Pipe & Retaining Clip
    GM2968756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Transfer the radiator outlet pipe (2) to the new radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Pipe Replacement .
  22. Transfer all air guide seals to the new radiator.
    23. Fig 16: Radiator Lower Insulators
    GM2969313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Transfer the radiator lower insulators (1) to the new radiator. Refer to Refer to Radiator Lower Insulator Replacement .
  24. Transfer components as necessary.
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