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Removal Procedure

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  1. Charge Air Cooler Replacement  - Remove
  2. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling 
  3. Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
  4. Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid pipes from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  5. Radiator Outlet Hose@Radiator - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement 
  6. Radiator Inlet Hose@Radiator - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 
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    NOTE:

    Procedure applies also to the other side.

    Remove the 2 radiator upper bracket bolts (1) and the 2 radiator upper brackets (2).

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    Pull up the engine coolant fan shroud (1) until it can be put out of the 4 retaining tabs (2, 3).

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    Remove the radiator (1) from the vehicle.