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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 22086 Size: SH
  2. On Pontiac vehicles equipped with the WS6 performance package, remove or disconnect the following parts:
    3. 2.1. The air cleaner lower box bolts (1) and the air cleaner (2) cover
    2.2. The air filter (11)
    2.3. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (4) to the throttle body duct (6)
    2.4. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor wire harness adapter (5)
    2.5. The secondary air pump hose (7) and the clamp from the air cleaner lower box (8)
    2.6. The bolt (10) attaching the air cleaner lower box (8) to the radiator upper mounting panel (9)
    2.7. The air cleaner lower box
  3. Remove the air cleaner and the air intake duct.

    4. Object Number: 11683 Size: SH
  4. Remove the radiator upper mounting panel.
  5. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  6. Disconnect the inlet and outlet radiator hoses from the water pump.

    7. Object Number: 41701 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.
  8. Disconnect the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
  9. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.
  10. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors. Remove the cooling fans.

    11. Object Number: 41715 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
  12. Disconnect the radiator bypass hose from the radiator.
  13. Remove the coolant level indicator module, if equipped.
  14. Lower the vehicle.

    15. Object Number: 11690 Size: SH
  15. Remove the radiator upper air baffle.

    16. Object Number: 41788 Size: SH
  16. On 3800 (VIN K) equipped vehicles, remove the air conditioning accumulator bracket bolt (1). On the 5.7L (VIN P) equipped vehicles remove the air conditioning receiver/dehydrator bracket bolt (2).
  17. Slide the condenser fro the radiator.
  18. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the radiator to the vehicle.
  2. Slide the condenser onto the radiator.

    3. Object Number: 41788 Size: SH
  3. On the 3800 (VIN K) equipped vehicles, install the air conditioning accumulator bracket bolt (1). On the 5.7L (VIN P) equipped vehicles, install the air-conditioning receiver/dehydrator bracket bolt (2).

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the air conditioning accumulator bracket bolt to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).
        • Tighten the air conditioning receiver/dehydrator bracket bolt to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).

    Object Number: 11690 Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator air upper baffle.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.
  6. Install the coolant level indicator module, if equipped.
  7. Install the radiator bypass hose to the radiator.

    8. Object Number: 41715 Size: SH
  8. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
  9. Install the cooling fans. Connect the electrical connectors.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the throttle body heater outlet hose to the radiator.

    12. Object Number: 41701 Size: SH
  12. Connect the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
  13. Connect the inlet and the outlet hoses to the water pump.

    14. Object Number: 11683 Size: SH
  14. Install the radiator upper mounting panel.
  15. Add the engine coolant to the radiator.
  16. Install the air cleaner and the air intake duct.

    17. Object Number: 22086 Size: SH
  17. On Pontiac vehicles equipped with the WS6 performance package, install or connect the following parts:
    18. 17.1. The air cleaner lower box (8)
    17.2. The bolt (10) attaching the air cleaner lower box (8) to the radiator upper mounting panel (9)
    17.3. The secondary air pump hose (7) and the clamp to the air cleaner lower box (8)
    17.4. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor wire harness adapter (5)
    17.5. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (4) to the throttle body duct (6)
    17.6. The air filter (11)
    17.7. The air cleaner lower box bolts (1) and the air cleaner (2) cover
  18. Connect the negative battery cable.

    19. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  19. Bleed the coolant system.
  20. Check and fill the transmission if necessary.