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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019TRAX PREMIER, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 6 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR REPLACEMENT (LUV)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWD
Removal Procedure
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9) .
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Chevrolet)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Buick) .
- Drain the coolant fluid. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Recover the air conditioning refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2) .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2) .
- Remove the center support bracket. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement .
- Remove the front bumper lower impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement (Chevrolet) .
- Remove the radiator air upper baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (2H0) Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LE2 LUV) .
- Remove the radiator air lower baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LE2) Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (2H0) Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LUV) .
- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement .
- Remove the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LUV)Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LE2) .
Disconnect the coolant fan wiring harness connector (1).
- Remove the temperature sensor from the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Water Outlet)Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Radiator) .
- Remove both radiator upper brackets. Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (2H0) Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LUV) Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LE2) .
Remove the radiator (1) downward, and place the radiator on the table.
Remove the engine cooling fan retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the engine cooling fan (2) from the radiator (3).
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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.