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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Uplander Ext. 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler (TOC) line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the cooling fans and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
  3. Remove radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1547214 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt that secures the radiator to the condenser.
  6. Remove the condenser tube clip screw.
  7. Tilt the radiator and condenser inwards toward the engine and remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1547214 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Install the condenser tube clip screw and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in) .
  3. Install the bolt that secures the radiator to the condenser and tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in) .
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  5. Install radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  6. Install the cooling fans and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
  7. Connect the lower transmission oil cooler (TOC) line to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  9. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .