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    Can anyone tell me how to remove a radiator from a 2003 VY SS M6
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    I think you have to undo all the screws and bolts and stuff.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAKSTER View Post
    I think you have to undo all the screws and bolts and stuff.....
    This, plut you need to disconnect and lift out the thermo fans. Just pop them off the brackets at the top/bottom/wherever
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    Remove radiator cover, unclip wiring harness for thermo fan and mounting lat
    ches, unclip latches at front of radiator (air con), unclip and remove round rubber things from next to sidetanks. Undo top and bottom hoses..... think that's about it, should slide up and out.... Replaced mine recently, fairly straight forward. Give yourself a few hours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SS Manual View Post
    Remove radiator cover, unclip wiring harness for thermo fan and mounting lat
    ches, unclip latches at front of radiator (air con), unclip and remove round rubber things from next to sidetanks. Undo top and bottom hoses..... think that's about it, should slide up and out.... Replaced mine recently, fairly straight forward. Give yourself a few hours.
    Yes, I found the front aircon radiator the pain cause you need to lift it out of the clips on the radiator.
    If its a Auto be sure to replace about a cup or so of transmission fluid. I did my last weekend lol

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    Its manual and ive got the fans out the bottom hose is a pain in the ass i havent tried to move the air con radiator yet

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    shouldn't need to move air con condenser, try completely undoing the clips by unscrewing the mounting, you may need to remove front bumper to get easier access.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SS Manual View Post
    shouldn't need to move air con condenser, try completely undoing the clips by unscrewing the mounting, you may need to remove front bumper to get easier access.
    Yeah I tried that with the top 2 but i could not get to the bottom 2 lol, but made it easier to lift it enough to get it out of the clips


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