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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009AVALANCHE 6.0 Y, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (NON-HP2)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 6.0 Y, RWD

Radiator Replacement (Non-HP2)

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 6.0 Y, RWDSECTION Radiator Replacement (Non-HP2)
Fig 1: View Of Radiator Assembly & Bolts
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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Remove surge tank hose/pipe. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (HP2)  or Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (Non-HP2) .
  3. Remove radiator hose inlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (Non-HP2)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (HP2) .
  4. Remove radiator hose outlet. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (HP2)  or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (Non-HP2) .
  5. Remove cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2)  or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) .
  6. Remove engine oil cooler pipe/hose quick connect. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  7. Remove transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
1 Radiator Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2 Radiator Assembly
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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