Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual page 430

RADIATOR A N D GRILLE 13-2
Fig. 2 — Radiator M o u n tin g — PA 10 M o d e ls
When radiator repairs require draining
NOTE:
and saving of the anti-freeze, the following pro­
cedure may be used to facilitate draining past
lower parts:
1. Cut a 1 foot (or longer if desired) piece of 3/8 inch
I.D. hose.
2. Slip hose onto drain cock spout and route hose past
lower parts.
3. Open cock and drain coolant into a clean container
— save for later refill.
CA, KA A N D PS-PE20-30 MODELS (Fig. 1)
Radiator Replacement
1. Drain radiator and disconnect water hoses and Pow­
erglide coolant line if so equipped.
2. Remove finger guard, if so equipped (fig. 3).
3. If vehicle is equipped with a fan shroud, remove
shroud attaching screws and carefully hang shroud
over engine fan assembly to provide clearance for
radiator removal.
4. Remove screws attaching two retainers to radiator
and support and remove retainers.
5. Lift radiator up out of lower mounts.
out of vehicle if applicable.
Service Procedures -10 thru 30 Series....................................
CERTAIN PARTS OF THE GRILLE
CAU TIO N:
ARE MADE OF PLASTIC.
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THESE
AREAS AS DISTORTION COULD RESULT.
DO NOT USE HARSH CHEMICALS TO CLEAN
THE GRILLE AREA AS DISTORTION AND OR
PAINT PEEL COULD RESULT.
Lift shroud
G R ILLE-10 THRU 3 0 SERIES
INDEX
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
Fig. 3 — Finger G u a rd M ou n tin g
6. Inspect lower pads and retainers and replace if
necessary.
7. Lower shroud and radiator into position and secure
shroud with two lower screws.
8. Install two retainers at top of radiator and shroud
with six screws.
9. Connect radiator hoses and transmission coolant
line, fill cooling system and check for leaks.
10. Refer to torque specifications in rear of manual for
correct torque values.
PA 10 MODELS (Fig. 2)
Radiator Replacement
1. Drain radiator and disconnect water hoses and Pow­
erglide coolant line if applicable.
2. Remove mounting screws attaching radiator to sup­
port and remove radiator from vehicle.
3. Replace radiator mounting components if necessary.
4. Install radiator following removal procedure in re­
verse order. Connect radiator hoses and transmis­
sion coolant line, fill cooling system and check for
leaks.
5. Refer to torque specifications in rear of manual for
correct torque values.
G r ille R e p lac e m e n t - CA-KA10-20, CA30 M odels
CA -K A 10-20, CA 30 MODELS
GRILLE REPLACEMENT (Fig. 5)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove bolts at fender outer upper and lower edge.
3. Remove bolts at center brace and hood lock from
radiator mounting.
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