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Radiator Replacement (LAU)

Radiator Replacement (LAU)

Removal Procedure


1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System, Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System, Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) Cooling System, Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) .

2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

3. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .

4. Remove the primary latch bracket. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Bracket Replacement .

5. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LAU) Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LF1) .

6. Remove the radiator air upper seal. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Seal Replacement .

7. Remove the radiator air lower seal. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Seal Replacement .

8. Remove the radiator air side seal. Refer to Radiator Air Seal Replacement .

9. Remove the radiator air side baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Left Side and Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Right Side .

10. Remove the air conditioner condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LF1) Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LAU) .

11. Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement (LAU) .

12. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1) .

13. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1) .

14. Remove the radiator upper support bracket bolts (1).


15. Remove the radiator upper support brackets (2).

16. Remove the radiator (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


1. Install the radiator (1) to the vehicle.


2. Install the radiator upper support brackets (2).


3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the radiator upper support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .

4. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1) .

5. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1) .

6. Install the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement (LAU) .

7. Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LF1) Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LAU) .

8. Install the radiator air side baffles. Refer to Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Left Side and Radiator Air Side Baffle Replacement - Right Side .

9. Install the radiator air side seal. Refer to Radiator Air Seal Replacement .

10. Install the radiator air lower seal. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Seal Replacement .

11. Install the radiator air upper seal. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Seal Replacement .

12. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LAU) Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LF1) .

13. Install the primary latch bracket. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Bracket Replacement .

14. Install the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .

15. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System, Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System, Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) Cooling System, Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) .