It is hard but just go to autozone.com and they have an OK instruction for this!
Before changing the radiator on a 2001 Pontiac Montana the coolant must first be drained. After the drain remove the radiator mounts, fans, and hoses. Pull the radiator upwards.
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the water hoses. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the radiator air deflector bolts. Remove the radiator air deflector.
yes it has one
If it is a plastic radiator and it is stripped, no, if it is metal yes.
To remove the thermostat from a 2001 Pontiac Montana, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Then, drain the coolant from the radiator and remove the upper radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing, remove the old thermostat, and clean the mating surfaces before installing the new thermostat. Finally, reassemble everything, refill the coolant, and reconnect the battery.
If no cap on tank, you have to use reservoir.
In front of the radiator. You will have to completely drain the cooling syystem, when it is cold, remove the fans and radiator, then you can access the condensor. You must have the A/C system evacuated before exposing the condensor to the atmosphere.
cant open tailgate
alternator is bad
you must remove the front suspention crossmember and suspension.
take the vehicle to a reputible radiator repair shop and they should be able to flush the whole system out for you.