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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 169 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT .
  2. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  .
  3. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose From Radiator
    G01971806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185  .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose From Water Pump (Radiator Replacement)
    G01971807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  .
  7. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose From Radiator
    G01971808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance lock.
  9. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01971809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
    Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
    G01971810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  It is not necessary to disconnect the air conditioning lines from the condenser.

  11. Remove the condenser from the radiator and position it forward.
  12. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Condenser From Radiator
    G01971811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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