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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 912 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (GAS)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Savana Special, 2007 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2007 GMC Savana, and 2007 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Always install a new set of insulators when replacing a radiator. Used insulators may be worn or too large for the new radiator. These conditions may cause the new radiator to be loose.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 4.3L engine.
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM834215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clamp at the radiator inlet using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose (5) from the radiator.
  5. Remove the outlet heater hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the outlet heater hose (2) from the radiator.
  7. Remove the automatic transmission cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission.
  8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
    9. Fig 2: View Of Fan Shroud
    GM834218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fan shroud bolts (1) from the top of the radiator support.
  10. Remove the fan shroud bolts (3) from the sides of the fan shroud.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Radiator
    GM814407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator (2).
  12. Remove the radiator insulators (1, 3).
  13. Inspect the following components:
    • The radiator
    • The insulators
    • The hoses and clamps
    • The mounting hardware

      Replace the components as necessary.

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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