GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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SSR
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Radiator Replacement
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to
Engine Cooling Fan Replacement
.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the condenser. Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Use the
J 38185
to remove the upper radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
to remove the lower radiator hose (2) from the radiator.
Remove the vent hose from the radiator.
Disconnect both 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/4L65-E.
Remove the radiator.
Installation Procedure
Install the radiator.
Connect both 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/4L65-E.
Install the vent hose from the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
to install the lower radiator hose (2) from the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
to install the upper radiator hose (1) from the radiator.
Install the condenser. Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Install the cooling fan assembly. Refer to
Engine Cooling Fan Replacement
.