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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Yesterday I found a small crack on my drivers side radiator tank and today when I went to remove it I can't seem to get the fans away from the radiator and was wondering if anyone has a write up or some tips on the easiest way to get this radiator out? thanks
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Take 10mm cover bolts out of each side and remove the top cover. remove hoses. drain radiator prior if you choose. remove clips holding wires to the fan shroud, unclip wires from fans, slide shroud upward. If I remember correctly, the A/C condenser has clips holding it to the radiator. unclip the condenser and slide radiator out.
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thanks got it all out without removing the shroud its going to the shop to get fixed right now.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Good luck. You may also want to just order a DeWitts and replace it since you have it out now.
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