GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Cadillac
🢒
2009
🢒
STS
🢒
Body Repair
🢒
Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures
🢒 Charge Air Cooler Radiator Replacement
Special Tools
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to
Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the pipe assembly.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the pipe assembly.
Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
Remove the radiator.
Installation Procedure
Install the radiator.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the radiator mounting bolts and tighten to
5.4 N·m (48 lb in)
.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator outlet hose onto the radiator.
Install the radiator inlet hose.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the pipe assembly.
Using the
J 38185
, disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the pipe assembly.
Fill the charge air cooling system. Refer to
Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling
.