Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch - Remove - Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Chevrolet)Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Buick)
Air Conditioning Condenser(2) - Remove - Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LUV)Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LE2)
Charge Air Cooler(2) - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Replacement
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler(3) - Remove - Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement (2H0)Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement (LE2, LUV)
Radiator Surge Tank(6) - Remove - Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0) Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LE2)
Radiator Inlet Hose(2)@Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (2HO) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2)
Radiator Outlet Hose(2)@Radiator Assembly - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe(1)@Radiator Assembly - Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (2HO)
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine coolant fan connector.
Radiator Upper Bracket (2) - Remove - Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (2H0) Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LUV) Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LE2) [2x]
Radiator Assembly(1) - Remove
Radiator Bolt(1)[2x] - Remove
- Engine Coolant Fan Shroud(2) - Remove
- Radiator(3) - Remove
Radiator Upper Insulator(1) - Remove[2x]
- Air Conditioning Condenser Seal(2) - Remove[2x]
- Radiator Outlet Hose Connector(3) - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Radiator Side (LUV, LE2)
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retainer(4) - Remove
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor(5) - Remove
- Lower Radiator Frame (6) - Remove
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.