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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 368749 Size: SH

    Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  4. Remove the engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  5. Disconnect the cooling fan wiring harness from the engine harness.
  6. Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  8. Remove the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

    10. Object Number: 289155 Size: SH
  10. Remove the radiator mounting bracket.
  11. Remove the radiator mounting brackets.
  12. Remove the radiator.

    13. Object Number: 289153 Size: SH
  13. Remove the radiator mounts.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 289153 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator mounts.

    2. Object Number: 289155 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator.
  3. Install the radiator mounting brackets.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the radiator bracket bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  6. Install the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  7. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  8. Connect the outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 368749 Size: SH
  9. Connect the cooling fan wiring harness to the engine harness.
  10. Install the engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  11. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  12. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  14. Inspect for leaks.