OEM 2005 Buick Park Avenue Radiator

2005 Buick Park Avenue Radiator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the radiator on 2005 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The Radiator replacement requires two essential tools including hose clamp pliers (J38185) and cooler quick connect tool (J41623-B). To start the Radiator replacement you need to remove cooling fans and then the hood latch support and upper Radiator seal. You should employ hose clamp pliers (J38185) to disconnect the upper Radiator Hose from the Radiator before proceeding to remove the lower Radiator Hose in the same way. The cooler quick connect tool (J41623-B) should be used to disconnect both upper and lower transmission oil cooler lines after removing the plastic caps from the transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings. The replacement process begins with taking out the overflow hose followed by the condenser to Radiator mounting screws and the upper Radiator mounting bracket retaining bolts and brackets before removing the Radiator from the vehicle. The new Radiator installation starts with placing the unit into position after you attach the upper Radiator mounting brackets while tightening the retaining bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). The special length bolt used for condenser to Radiator end tank should be tightly secured at 13 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Connect the overflow hose to its designated position and then attach both transmission oil cooler lines before putting on the plastic cap for quick connect fittings. The installation process ends with the hose clamp pliers (J38185) used to secure the lower and upper Radiator hoses as well as the hood latch support and upper Radiator seal and cooling fans installation and transmission oil level checking.