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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2008 🢒 Acadia - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement Acadia, OUTLOOK


Object Number: 1864161 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  3. Remove radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove fan shroud top mounting bolts and pushpin from radiator and position fan shroud rearward. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
  5. Remove transmission inlet cooling line from radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement .
  6. Remove transmission outlet cooling line from radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
  7. Remove coolant reservoir hose from radiator filler neck.
  8. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement
  9. Pinch fastening tabs together at top of condenser to remove from radiator and position forward.
  10. Remove side rubber air deflectors from radiator tanks.

1

Radiator Mounting Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Radiator

Tip

    • Bottom of condenser mounts into holding fixtures at bottom of radiator.
    • Radiator will slide out between the condenser and fan shroud.

Radiator Replacement Enclave


Object Number: 1864161 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  3. Remove radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove fan shroud top mounting bolts and pushpin from radiator and position fan shroud rearward. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
  5. Remove transmission inlet cooling line from radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement .
  6. Remove transmission outlet cooling line from radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
  7. Remove coolant reservoir hose from radiator filler neck.
  8. Pinch fastening tabs together at top of condenser to remove from radiator and position forward.
  9. Remove side rubber air deflectors from radiator tanks.

1

Radiator Mounting Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Radiator

Tip

    • Bottom of condenser mounts into holding fixtures at bottom of radiator.
    • Radiator will slide out between the condenser and fan shroud.