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What type of engine is in this car. i can tell you this, the radiator removal on this car is not an easy one, let me see if engine size makes a difference.okay here we go,remove the negative cable from the jumper terminal or battery.
1) drain cooling system.
2) remove radiator upper cross member.
3) remove the upper and lower radiator hoses
4) remove the transmission hoses from cooler
5) remove oil lines from cooler if it has them,
6) remove connector from cooling fans and then remove fans.
7) remove the a/c condenser bolts located on the front of radiator.
8) remove fastener holding bracket for transmission cooler lines to left side of radiator. left side is driver side.all views are done from inside car.
9) lift a/c condenser upward to disconnect from radiator and then set back down on lower cross member. no need to open or discharge a/c system,
10) lift radiator up and out , careful not to damage lines or condenser.
I will enclose a few pictures to help you locate a few parts to remove.how do i remove radiator - 5_28_2012_11_24_21_pm.gif

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