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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
    2. Fig 1: Supporting Radiator And Condenser (W/L61)
    GM1202407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Loop a rope around each of the upper 2 tabs of the condenser and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
  3. Remove the upper radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM1778404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  hose clamp pliers.
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Right Front Fender Liner & Retainers
    GM1203530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers.
  7. Remove the right engine splash shield.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Left Radiator Air Deflector Retainers
    GM1203535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the left engine splash shield retainers.
  9. Remove the left engine splash shield.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM1778406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185  hose clamp pliers.
  11. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Lower Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
    GM1203468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
  14. Remove the lower radiator support brackets.
  15. Remove the radiator lower mounts.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Radiator Lower Mounts
    GM1203511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the condenser mounting bolts from the radiator.
    17. Fig 8: View Of Pushing Upward On Radiator & Downward On Condenser
    GM1201922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Push upward on the radiator and downward on the condenser to unsnap the condenser mounting tabs from the radiator clips.
  18. Remove and discard the condenser mounting nuts from the radiator.
    19. Fig 9: Radiator Air Side Seals
    GM1336545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the radiator air side seals.
    20. Fig 10: Radiator, Cooling Fan Shroud & Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Assembly
    GM1202423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Remove the radiator and cooling fan shroud assembly from the vehicle.
    21. Fig 11: Prying Upward On Fan Shroud Tabs At Radiator Clips
    GM1202424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Pry upward on the fan shroud tabs at the radiator clips.
  22. Remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly from the radiator.
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