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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 221720 Size: SH
  1. Recover the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  5. Remove the evaporator tube bolt.
  6. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.

    7. Object Number: 208321 Size: SH
  7. Remove the upper oil cooler line from the radiator.
  8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  9. Remove the lower oil cooler line from the radiator.

    10. Object Number: 221721 Size: SH
  10. Remove the air conditioning condenser tube nut.
  11. Remove the condenser tube from the condenser.
  12. Lower the vehicle.

    13. Object Number: 221645 Size: SH
  13. Remove the reservoir hose from the radiator.
  14. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 221724 Size: SH
  15. Remove the radiator (with condenser) from the vehicle.

    16. Object Number: 221726 Size: SH
  16. Remove the condenser from the radiator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 221726 Size: SH
  1. Install the condenser to the radiator.

    2. Object Number: 221724 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator (with condenser) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 221645 Size: SH
  4. Install the reservoir hose to the radiator.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 221721 Size: SH
  6. Install the condenser tube to the condenser.

    7. 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.

  7. Install the A/C condenser tube nut.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C condenser tube nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 208321 Size: SH
  8. Install the lower oil cooler line to the radiator.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the lower oil cooler line to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the upper oil cooler line to the radiator.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the upper oil cooler line to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 221720 Size: SH
  11. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
  12. Install the evaporator tube bolt.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the evaporator tube bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  13. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  14. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  15. Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  16. Recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.