Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL Coolant in Service Precautions.

1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the A/C system.
3. Drain the cooling system. Recover the coolant.
4. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line.
7. Remove the coolant surge tank hose.
8. Remove the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose.
9. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connection.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the lower closeout panel.
12. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
13. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line.
14. Remove the evaporator line from the condenser outlet.





15. Remove the lower radiator mounting panel.
16. Remove the CRFM from the vehicle.
17. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
18. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the fan shroud to the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the condenser to the radiator.

^ Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).

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 closeout 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.
15. Recharge the A/C system.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
17. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.