To remove the radiator and shroud on a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, start by draining the coolant and disconnecting the battery. Next, remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, as well as the transmission cooler lines if applicable. Unscrew the mounting bolts for the radiator shroud and carefully lift it out along with the radiator, ensuring to clear any attached components such as fans. Finally, check for any remaining connections or brackets before fully removing the assembly.
Its Under The Top Radiator Shroud near the Radiator Mount. You May have to remove the grille to get to it. Hope this helps.
Drain the radiator. Remove all of the hoses. Remove the transmission cooler lines if equipped with an automatic transmission. Remove the fan shroud. Remove the bolts that hold the top radiator support in place. Lift the radiator out.
There is a plastic plug on the drivers side or the radiator, near the bottom. If you remove the top shroud you will see it with a good light.
It is on the bottom of radiator but you will probably need to remove the two piece shroud to get at it, unless you can get it from under the truck. Sometimes its easier to remove one end of the lower rad hose.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and transmission lines from the radiator. Remove the fan shroud and the upper and lower bolts. Raise the radiator up and out.
The diagram is on the radiator fan shroud.
To remove the radiator do the following. 1. drain the radiator. 2. remove both the upper and lower raditator hoses from the radiator. 3. disconnect the automatic transmission lines 4. unbolt the retaining screws for the fan shroud. ***** (see note below ) 5. lift up on the shroud and move shroud towards the engine ( it is generally not nessisary to totally remove the shroud ) 6. lift radiator out. To reinstall or install new radiator reverse the ( start at #6 thru #1 ) order and remember you're reattaching NOT removing. **** Note: Be sure the bottom of the shroud remounts into the holding garments in the cross member so the shroud is secured in place.
Drain the radiator. Remove the pump belt. Remove the fan and shroud if needed. Unbolt the pump and remove it . Bolt on the new pump. Reinstall the fan and shroud, the belt, then refill the radiator.
1. first you open the hood 2. find shroud 3. take the bolt off of the top left and top right of the shroud 4. look halfway down the radiator 5. you will see two bolts 6. remove the one on the left and the one on the right 7. pull up
Drain the radiator, disconnect all hoses from the radiator, remove the fan shroud, loosen all radiator mounting brackets, remove the radiator. Replacement is the opposite order.
Drain the radiator. Remove the pump belt. Remove the fan and shroud if needed. unbolt the pump and replace it with the new one. Reinstall the fan, shroud, and belt. Fill the radiator with coolant.
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Drain cooling system # Loosen the hose clamps then detach the radiator hoses from the fittings # Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator filler neck # If the radiator is equipped with a finger guard remove it.If it has a shroud remove the screws that attach the shroud to the radiator and slide the shroud toward the engine # If the truck is a automatic disconnect the cooler lines from the radiator # Plug the lines and fittings to avoid spillage # Remove the radiator mounting bolts and brackets # Lift the radiator up and out of its lower mounting pads or grommets