Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator Replacement
Radiator Replacement (LZ4, LAT) (2.4L)
Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZ4, Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (LAT Static Fill) (
See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LE5 Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair) .
2. Loop a rope around each of the upper 2 tabs of the condenser and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
3. Remove the upper radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (See: ) .
4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.