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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the engine cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
  4. Remove the upper radiator brackets and bolts.
    Fig 1: Upper Radiator Brackets & Bolts
    G01703896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator inlet hose.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  8. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
  9. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator outlet hose.
  10. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 2: Radiator, Inlet & Outlet Hoses
    G01703897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
  12. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the transaxle oil cooler pipe about two inches.
    Fig 3: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes
    G01703898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
    Fig 4: Bent-Tip Screwdriver
    G01703899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
  15. Discard the retaining ring.
    Fig 5: Retaining Ring & Quick Connect Fitting
    G01703900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Pull the transaxle oil cooler pipe straight out from the quick connect fitting.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Disconnect the electrical connector from the coolant level module.
  19. In order to unlock the coolant level module, lift one leg of the snap clip from its locked position and pull outward with a slight twisting motion.
    Fig 6: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe & Quick Connect Fitting
    G01703901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the coolant level module.
  21. Remove the radiator.
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