How to remove and install a radiator in a Chevrolet Caprice?

First, disconnect the negative battery cable and allow the radiator to drain. Continue by disconnecting upper and lower hoses of the radiator as well as the automatic transmission cooling lines if they exist. Unbolt the shroud of the radiator and hang it over to a fan, which is fastened with screws into the radiator with clips or staples on its bottom side. Remove the top metal panel on top of the radiator. Lift the radiator out straight from engine compartment making sure that you don't scratch off paint on front nose piece. If any coolant drips onto body paint, wash it off immediately with clear water as antifreeze solution can damage finish. Detach, examine for leaks or damages once removed from vehicle's front grille-should repairs become necessary have an engineer do replacement at their workshop since special welding techniques are necessary in such instances. While cleaning bugs, dirt may be done using compressed air and soft brush but don't bend fins that cool engines. Check for rubber mounting pads where radiators rest, replacing if required. Lift up radiator ensuring it is put squarely on its mounting pads. Reverse removal steps include upper panel installation, shroud attachment, and hose connections. After connecting a negative battery cable fill up a radiator completely. Start an engine with a view of checking any leakages that might have arisen during disconnection process earlier made until then move into adding coolants by allowing an engine to run until normal working temperature is achieved while ensuring that coolant reaches bottom neck filler level position. Finally put the cap back on in order to align arrows with overflow tube.

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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52473177
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator Asm; Radiator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator
Part Number: 52472465
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator, Radiator
- Replaces: 52467762
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator
Part Number: 52480055
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator, Radiator
- Replaces: 52452145, 52455974, 52452144
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52477738
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator Asm; Radiator
- Replaces: 03030100, 03043351, 03092773, 03035459, 3043351, 3035459, 3092773, 52481614, 3030100, 52453815, 52477224
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52476757
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator Asm
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52470704
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator Asm; Radiator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator
Part Number: 52476719
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator, Radiator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator
Part Number: 52470705
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator, Radiator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Radiator Assembly
Part Number: 52479932
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Radiator Asm; Radiator
- Replaces: 52455395
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Chevrolet Caprice Radiator

The Radiator in Chevrolet Caprice cars is antika, in the cooling system; it is responsible for transferring heat from the water circulating in the engine. It functions as a heat exchanger where heat can be transferred from the coolant that is in tubes by the air that blows over the fins. As a rule, Caprice radiators have aluminum cores and plastic or aluminum tanks, though some models have copper/brass ones. Years later came what was known as performance radiators, built from lightweight aluminum with the tanks welded rather than brazed to make them even more durable and to increase heat transfer rate. Often these performance models contain huge tubes and high fin density to enhance the throughput of the coolant as well as the heat rejection. The types of Caprice radiators range from those that are directly compatible with Caprice models and those that can be fitted to other models of vehicles such as street rods and racing cars to maximize chassis cooling to the car.

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Q: How to remove and install a radiator in a Chevrolet Caprice?
A: First, disconnect the negative battery cable and allow the radiator to drain. Continue by disconnecting upper and lower hoses of the radiator as well as the automatic transmission cooling lines if they exist. Unbolt the shroud of the radiator and hang it over to a fan, which is fastened with screws into the radiator with clips or staples on its bottom side. Remove the top metal panel on top of the radiator. Lift the radiator out straight from engine compartment making sure that you don't scratch off paint on front nose piece. If any coolant drips onto body paint, wash it off immediately with clear water as antifreeze solution can damage finish. Detach, examine for leaks or damages once removed from vehicle's front grille-should repairs become necessary have an engineer do replacement at their workshop since special welding techniques are necessary in such instances. While cleaning bugs, dirt may be done using compressed air and soft brush but don't bend fins that cool engines. Check for rubber mounting pads where radiators rest, replacing if required. Lift up radiator ensuring it is put squarely on its mounting pads. Reverse removal steps include upper panel installation, shroud attachment, and hose connections. After connecting a negative battery cable fill up a radiator completely. Start an engine with a view of checking any leakages that might have arisen during disconnection process earlier made until then move into adding coolants by allowing an engine to run until normal working temperature is achieved while ensuring that coolant reaches bottom neck filler level position. Finally put the cap back on in order to align arrows with overflow tube.

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