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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 378 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (LX5)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LX5)  or Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (L47)  .
  3. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator and position aside.
  4. Slide the plastic cap off the lower quick connect joint.
  5. Disconnect the lower Transaxle oil cooler line from the radiator using the J 41623-B. 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper & Lower Radiator Hoses
    G01817584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper radiator seal.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Seal
    G01817585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT .
  8. Remove the 2 condenser mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Condenser Mounting Bolts
    G01817586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lift the condenser upward slightly in order to release the lower feet from the lower mounting features located at the front of the radiator.
  10. Lift the radiator up and out of the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator
    G01817587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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