Caution:On models equipped with Delco-Loc 2 or Theftlock audio systems make sure you have activation code * Disconnect the negative battery cable * Drain the cooling system * Disable the airbag system.Disconnect the forward discriminating sensor harness from the front fenderwell.It may be necessary to remove the hood latch mechanism in conjunction with the airbag sensor and secure them together and out of the way during the radiator removal * Remove the cooling fan assembly * Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator then disconnect the coolant recovery hoses at the radiator neck * Remove the automatic transaxle cooler lines if equipped from the left tank of the radiator * Remove the hood latch support from the upper tie bar on the front of the engine compartment * Remove the right and left headlight assemblies from the vehicle * Remove the condensar mounting bolts from the radiator assembly * Remove the tie bar (crossbeam) from the engine compartment * The radiator can be removed from the top with some wiggling to clear various components * Installation is reverse of removal
Lookat the the lower end of the engine behind the radiator
A 1999 Cavalier does not use Freon as a refrigerant.
In the plastic jug on the left firwall be sure to fill it to the "COLD" line if the engine is cold which it should be or you would not have opened the cap.
Follow the top radiator hose from the radiator to the engine, where it connects is the thermostat housing, the thermostat is inside.
where is the radiator drain plug on a chev cavalier
**I meant to add that the radiator cap is not to be found on this vehicle. Can it go into the coolant fill tank?
You can put anti-freeze into the search tank of your Chevy Cavalier. Newer Chevy Cavaliers have a sealed radiator and the search tank is the only place you can put anti-freeze into the system.
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The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier radiator drain petcock is located on the bottom of the radiator. The drain will be towards the right side of the radiator.
Look for a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose
The radiator cap on a 1999 Chevy Cavalier is located on the radiator itself, typically at the front of the engine compartment. It is a circular cap that can usually be identified by its warning label about hot fluids. To access it, you may need to open the hood and look towards the front center of the engine bay. Always ensure the engine is cool before attempting to remove the cap.
the overflow res. cap is the radiator cap on the 97 cavalier