1996 Buick Skylark RADIATOR

1996 BUICK SKYLARK
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LEO999
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Engine Cooling problem
1996 Buick Skylark 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

ON A 1996 BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM DO YOU HAVE TO LIFT VEH TO REMOVE RADIATOR FROM BOTTOM OR WILL COME OUT FROM TOP. WHAT OTHER OBSTACLES ARE THERE, IT LOOKS LIKE A MESS.
Aug 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM
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Service and Repair

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Drain cooling system.
Remove air intake duct assembly.
Disconnect upper transaxle cooler line.
Disconnect upper radiator hose.
Lower transaxle cooler line.
Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector, then remove cooling fan mounting bolts.
Remove cooling fan.
Remove splash guard below lower radiator hose.
Disconnect lower radiator hose from radiator.
Remove condenser line retaining clip.
Remove condenser to radiator attaching bolts.
Disconnect coolant surge tank hose.
Remove radiator mounting bolts, then the radiator.
Reverse procedure to install. Tightening to specifications.

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Aug 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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LEO999
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CAN RADIATOR BE REMOVED BY TAKING OUT OF THE TOP OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON A 3100 MOTOR OR MUST IT BE TAKEN OUT FROM BELOW BY RAISING CAR
Aug 28, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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