Radiator removal help
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2019
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From: Castle Rock, CO.
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Radiator removal help
2009 ZO6
I’ve read over dozens of posts on this issue. I’m still having trouble getting it to clear from the lower passenger side a/c connection.
I’d rather not open up the a/c system and it sounds like others have been able to get out without disconnecting this line.
I need to get a better look at this area but is it the shroud or the hard line that’s keeping it from moving down enough to clear the saddle hook?
I have everything separated except this lower passenger side area! Thanks for any tips.
I’ve read over dozens of posts on this issue. I’m still having trouble getting it to clear from the lower passenger side a/c connection.
I’d rather not open up the a/c system and it sounds like others have been able to get out without disconnecting this line.
I need to get a better look at this area but is it the shroud or the hard line that’s keeping it from moving down enough to clear the saddle hook?
I have everything separated except this lower passenger side area! Thanks for any tips.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 343
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I work on motorcycles and I am easily frustrated when having to work on cars. I wasn’t going to pay a shop to do my radiator swap (couldn’t afford that), so I went slow and easy taking note of all the parts, their places, hoses and electrical harnesses/ connectors. Snap the plastic radiator clips (tabs) off it gives you the clearance you need. Another hand is helpful getting the radiator out and back in.
I didn’t need to open the AC system
I didn’t need to open the AC system
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 162
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From: Griffin GA
When I swapped out my radiator, (the old one was junk) I was in the same situation. I ended up breaking off the retaining tab at the base of the radiator, after that I was able slide the condenser out of the way pretty easy.
When I installed the new one, I used a dremel tool to open up that particular clip, to make it easier to assemble.
Looks like this mounting scheme was designed with the idea of removing the radiator and condenser as a single unit. Then make your repairs on a bench, and reinstall as a single unit.
I have R and R 'd many radiators in my life, this one was a fight.
When I installed the new one, I used a dremel tool to open up that particular clip, to make it easier to assemble.
Looks like this mounting scheme was designed with the idea of removing the radiator and condenser as a single unit. Then make your repairs on a bench, and reinstall as a single unit.
I have R and R 'd many radiators in my life, this one was a fight.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 664
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From: Houston, Texas
Good Luck
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