Radiator Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL coolant. It coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, the engine coolant will require change sooner: at 50 000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.





1. Remove the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Recovery in Air Conditioning.
3. Drain the cooling system. Recover the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
5. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.
6. Remove the coolant surge tank hose.
7. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from discharge hose.
8. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line.
9. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connection.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking in General information.
11. Remove the lower close-out panel.
12. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
13. Remove the evaporator line from the condenser outlet.
14. Remove the Lower Radiator Mounting Panel.
15. Remove the CRFM from the vehicle.
16. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
17. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator.
2. Install the condenser to the radiator.
^ Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the CRFM to the vehicle.
4. Install the lower radiator mounting panel.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

5. Install the condenser outlet to the evaporator line.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
7. Install the lower close-out panel.
8. Lower the vehicle. Install the cooling fan electrical connection.
9. Install the lower transaxle cooler line.
^ Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the condenser inlet fitting to the discharge hose.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

11. Install the coolant surge tank hose.
12. Install the upper transaxle cooler line.
^ Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

13. Install the upper radiator hose.
14. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
15. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Evacuation in Air Conditioning.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).

17. Inspect for leaks.