Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Drain the coolant.





3. Remove the engine mount struts.
4. Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud.
5. Remove the radiator upper hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator lower hose from the radiator.
7. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the radiator.
8. Remove the radiator brackets and bolts.
9. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the radiator brackets and bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the radiator.
4. Install the radiator upper hose to the radiator.
5. Install the radiator lower hose to the radiator.
6. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud.
7. Install the engine mount struts.

Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL (R) or HAVOLINE (R) DEX-COOL (R) coolant. If Coolant other than DEX-COOL (R) or HAVOLINE (R) DEX-COOL (R) is added to the system the engine coolant will require change sooner; at 50,000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

8. Fill the cooling system.
9. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.