how do i remove my radiator???

[jcjaguares666]

my radiator cracked and i started the disassembely process but i cant seem to be able to pull out the radiator. the hoses are disconected from the radiator. i am having a hard time with that big plastic fan cover behind the radiator. Am i supposed to remove that before i attempt to remove the radiator? if so how do i do it???

 

[starfox86]

my radiator cracked and i started the disassembely process but i cant seem to be able to pull out the radiator. the hoses are disconected from the radiator. i am having a hard time with that big plastic fan cover behind the radiator. Am i supposed to remove that before i attempt to remove the radiator? if so how do i do it???

I have always removed the plastic fans before taking out the radiator in other cars (in cadillacs). I have never done an LS though. If you cant get the radiator out, then you most likely do infact have to pull something else. Just keep looking where you have a snag and go from there. Good luck!

 

[ccorkrum]

1. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
1. Remove the bracket.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the bracket.
3. Disconnect the high pressure cooling fan bracket and line.
4. Using the appropriate special tool, install a new O-ring on the power steering pressure hose fitting.
5. Separate the return hose from the fan shroud and position aside.
6. Remove the two bolts and position the fan shroud assembly.
7. Disconnect the return hose from the cooling fan and shroud and remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly.
8. Remove the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to Section 412-03 .
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
10. Remove the two bolts and position the multi-cooler assembly aside.
11. Remove the bolts and the condenser support brackets.
12. Remove the radiator.

 

[thenextdon13]

Note:
#12 must be 'Remove radiator' out the bottom, because i pulled it out the top and it was a major PITA. Be sure to get the car high enough in the air to slide the radiator in from underneath, i believe

1. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
1. Remove the bracket.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the bracket.
3. Disconnect the high pressure cooling fan bracket and line.
4. Using the appropriate special tool, install a new O-ring on the power steering pressure hose fitting.
5. Separate the return hose from the fan shroud and position aside.
6. Remove the two bolts and position the fan shroud assembly.
7. Disconnect the return hose from the cooling fan and shroud and remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly.
8. Remove the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to Section 412-03 .
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
10. Remove the two bolts and position the multi-cooler assembly aside.
11. Remove the bolts and the condenser support brackets.
12. Remove the radiator.

 

[G-RELL]

I'd hope he's swapped it by now!!

But yes, bottom is easier, but possible from top

 

[thenextdon13]

I'd hope he's swapped it by now!!

But yes, bottom is easier, but possible from top

Not done yet, but was waiting on parts and have been out of town. Sooo hopefully next week!

Thanks for the follow-up.

 

[joegr]

Not done yet, but was waiting on parts and have been out of town. Sooo hopefully next week!

Thanks for the follow-up.

Pretty sure he was referring to jcjaguares666.

 

[G-RELL]

 

[Upstairs Chris]

Because ya know, he asked that question in 2009.

 

[RigsLS]

LOL ... 5 years to put a radiator in! Wonder how long for an oil change!