GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2004
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Sonoma Pickup - 2WD
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Replacement
Radiator Replacement 4.3L
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Reposition the coolant recovery hose clamp from radiator.
Remove the coolant recovery reservoir hose from the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the fan shroud. Refer to
Fan Shroud Replacement
.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting
.
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.
Remove the radiator.
Installation Procedure
Important:
Inspect the rubber mounts before installing the radiator.
Install the radiator.
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.
Install the engine oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting
.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
Install fan shroud. Refer to
Fan Shroud Replacement
.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
Install the coolant recovery reservoir hose to the radiator.
Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir hose clamp to the radiator.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.