K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
Radiator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (Upper).
3. For the 5.0L and the 5.7L engines, remove the upper insulators and brackets.
4. For the 6.5L and the 7.4L engines, remove the upper insulators and brackets.
5. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
7. Remove the engine oil cooler pipes. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Line Replacement.
8. Remove the lower fan shroud bolts and the lower fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (Lower).
9. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir/surge tank hose.
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Refer to Coolant. Recovery Reservoir Replacement.
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For diesel engines, refer to Surge Tank Replacement.
10. For the 5.0L and the 5.7L, remove the radiator from the lower insulators and brackets.
