I am trying to replace the radiator in my car

GRAHAM0918

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2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
3.4L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

I am trying to replace the radiator in my car and it has already taken me much longer than I planned, and my college final exam is tomorrow morning and the one the following day. So I am desperately trying to finish this job this evening.

I removed the battery, and all plastic coverings that would prevent access. I have successfully drained all coolant out of the radiator (the petcock would not come out so I had to remove the hoses) then I removed the lines that went in to the radiator.

Next was the fans then radiator. My problem is that I am having difficulty getting my A/C condenser and radiator to get close enough to attach the bolts that go into the condenser that connects to the radiator a long with the plastic front cover.

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny
Here is the radiator replacement information you requested. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace a radiator.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

After the repair you will also have to recharge the ac system since you had to disconnect the lines to replace the radiator. Here is a tutorial showing how to recharge the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace the radiator on your Grand Am. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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