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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008OPTRA5 LT, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLINGREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (DIESEL ENGINE)NOTES
2008 Chevrolet Optra5 LT, Standard

Radiator Replacement (Diesel Engine): Notes

2008 Chevrolet Optra5 LT, StandardSECTION Notes
    CAUTION: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
  1. Remove the beauty cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery and tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel Engine) .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Drain Cock
    GM1897501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Gasoline Engines )  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Diesel Engine) .
  4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Upper Radiator Bracket And Bolts
    GM1962404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Five Door) or Fascia Grille Replacement (Four Door/Wagon) .
  6. Remove the radiator upper bracket.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Cooling Fan, Shroud And Mounting Bolts
    GM1962212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement (Gasoline Engines)  or Engine Cooling Fan Replacement (Diesel Engine) .
    8. Fig 4: Identifying A/C Condenser And Bolts
    GM1962217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement (Gasoline Engine) or Condenser Replacement (Diesel Engine) .
  9. Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement .
  10. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the radiator, if equipped.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Radiator Assembly
    GM1962220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator assembly upward.
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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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