How to remove and install a radiator in a Cadillac ElDorado and Fleetwood?

Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system. Remove the plastic radiator support cover and the cooling fans. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose and the upper and lower radiator hoses. Remove the engine oil cooler lines and transaxle oil cooler lines from the radiator. Remove the radiator top support and lift the radiator out of the car. To install, position the radiator in the vehicle and tighten the radiator support retaining bolts. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines and engine oil cooler lines to the radiator. Connect the engine support torque struts and the coolant hoses. Install the cooling fans and the air cleaner assembly. Reinstall the Forward Discriminating Sensor and enable the SIR system. Fill the radiator with coolant and connect the negative battery cable.

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Cadillac Eldorado Radiator
Part Number: 52489132
- Other Name: Radiator, Radiator; Radiator Assembly
- Replaces: 52470913
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1993-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.6L
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Cadillac Eldorado Radiator
Part Number: 52454503
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1990-1991 Cadillac Eldorado | COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.5L, 8 Cyl 4.9L
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Cadillac Eldorado Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52493406
- Other Name: Radiator Asm; Radiator
- Replaces: 52463453, 52455644, 52462679, 52451334, 3091026, 52453863, 03091026
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1986-1994 Cadillac Eldorado | COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.1L, 8 Cyl 4.5L, 8 Cyl 4.9L
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Cadillac Eldorado Radiator Assembly(W/ A/C Condenser)
Part Number: 52489131
- Other Name: Radiator Assembly, (W/ A/C Condenser)
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1996-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | ELDORADO | 8 Cyl 4.6L
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Cadillac Eldorado Radiator Parts Questions & Answers

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Q: How to remove and install a radiator in a Cadillac ElDorado and Fleetwood?
A: Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system. Remove the plastic radiator support cover and the cooling fans. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose and the upper and lower radiator hoses. Remove the engine oil cooler lines and transaxle oil cooler lines from the radiator. Remove the radiator top support and lift the radiator out of the car. To install, position the radiator in the vehicle and tighten the radiator support retaining bolts. Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines and engine oil cooler lines to the radiator. Connect the engine support torque struts and the coolant hoses. Install the cooling fans and the air cleaner assembly. Reinstall the Forward Discriminating Sensor and enable the SIR system. Fill the radiator with coolant and connect the negative battery cable.