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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  4. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator usingJ 38185 .
  5. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine usingJ 38185 .

  7. Object Number: 923780  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose.
  10. Important: Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly to disengage the tabs from the radiator slots.

  11. Disconnect the cooling fan and shroud assembly from the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 932453  Size: SH
  13. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  14. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
  15. Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
  16. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  17. Object Number: 923787  Size: SH
  18. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  19. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  20. Disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.

  21. Object Number: 1151968  Size: SH
  22. Disengage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
  23. Disconnect the generator cooling hose (1) from the radiator.
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Connect the generator cooling hose (1) to the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 1151968  Size: SH
  5. Engage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
  6. Connect the lower transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
  7. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.

  8. Object Number: 923787  Size: SH
  9. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the upper transmission oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.
  12. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.

  13. Object Number: 932453  Size: SH
  14. Engage tension on the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  15. Important: Lift up on the cooling fan and shroud assembly and engage the tabs to the radiator slots.

  16. Connect the cooling fan and shroud assembly to the radiator.
  17. Install the radiator inlet hose.

  18. Object Number: 923780  Size: SH
  19. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  20. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
  21. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  22. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator usingJ 38185 .
  23. Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  24. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  25. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  26. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .
  27. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check in Automatic Transmission - 5L50-E.