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Radiator Replacement 2.2L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 395873  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp from the radiator.
  3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 343903  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  8. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  9. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  10. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.

  11. Object Number: 1363  Size: SH
  12. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1363  Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the rubber mounts for damage before installing the radiator.

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.

  3. Object Number: 343903  Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  6. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  8. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  9. Object Number: 395873  Size: SH
  10. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  11. Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp to the radiator.
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Replacement 4.3L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 395873  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp from radiator.
  3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 343920  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  8. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  9. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  10. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  11. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.

  12. Object Number: 1363  Size: SH
  13. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1363  Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the rubber mounts before installing the radiator.

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
  3. Install the engine oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .

  4. Object Number: 343920  Size: SH
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  7. Install fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  8. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  9. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  10. Object Number: 395873  Size: SH
  11. Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  12. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the radiator.
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .