Radiator removal

Tiny
ADA88
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET CORSICA
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,000 MILES
How to remove the radiator?
Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 1:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

First, here is a link that shows in general how one is replaced.

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for removal and install. The attached picture shows an exploded view of the radiator and mounts.

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REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Air intake duct assembly.
4. Upper radiator hose.
5. Upper and Lower transaxle cooler lines.
6. Cooling fan.
7. Splash guard and lower radiator hose.
8. Condenser line retaining clip and condenser to radiator bolts (If equipped with A/C).
9. Coolant surge tank hose.
10. Radiator retaining bolts and radiator.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Radiator and retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 Nm (89 lbs in).
2. Coolant surge tank hose.
3. Condenser to radiator bolts and condenser line retaining clip. (If equipped with A/C)
4. Lower radiator hose and splash guard.
5. Cooling fan.
6. Lower and upper transaxle cooler lines.
7. Upper radiator hose.
8. Air intake duct assembly.
9. Fill cooling system.
10. Negative battery cable.
11. Inspect for leaks and cooling fan operation.

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Let me know if this helps, if you have other questions, or just need help.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:58 PM

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