OEM 2009 Cadillac SRX Radiator

2009 Cadillac SRX Radiator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the radiator on 2009 Cadillac SRX?

  A: The first step to replace a Radiator requires draining the coolant. The electric cooling fan assembly should be uninstalled after removing it. The technician should lift and hold the vehicle before taking out lower and upper condenser mounting bolts to move the condenser for Transmission Oil Cooler mounting bolt removal. The disconnection of side air baffle lower retainer pins from the Radiator system requires lower positioning of the vehicle. The first step requires the removal of Radiator support bracket bolts together with Radiator support brackets. The j 38778 (Door Trim Pad Clip Remover) tool will efficiently remove the Radiator/condenser upper support. Disable the surge tank inlet hose from the Radiator through use of j 38185 (Hose Clamp Pliers). Then relocate the hose. The Radiator inlet hose clamp tension needs to be loosened with j 38185 and the inlet hose should be disconnected following the same procedure for the outlet hose. Remove the Radiator by first disconnecting the pins on top of the side air baffles from the Radiator. Position the Radiator in its installation spot and join the side air baffle upper retainer pins to complete the process. After applying j 38185 (Hose Clamp Pliers) attach the Radiator outlet hose and clamp it into place before doing the same for the Radiator inlet hose. Attach the surge tank inlet hose while using the clamp for securement. Install the Radiator/condenser upper support together with the Radiator support brackets while tightening the support bracket bolts to 9 nm (80 lb in). Raising the vehicle while connecting lower side air baffle retainer pins and installing Transmission Oil Cooler mounting bolts which need to be tightened to 5 nm (44 lb in). Affix the condenser mounting bolts upper and lower, tightening them to 6.5 nm which equals 58 lb in. Continue by lowering the car and reattach the electric cooling fan assembly. Finally, fill the cooling system.