Lower radiator mounts replacement

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA

82,800 MILES

XJSHEN

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I need to replace two lower radiator mounts. Is it possible to replace the two lower mounts without disconnect A/C lines on the condenser or coolant lines by myself? Thanks for your instruction and help!

Genuine W0133-1820842 or Lower Mount - GM (10341994)

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Sep 5, 2019 at 4:38 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening.

No, you do not.

You need to release the radiator and lift it up enough to remove the mounts. I would do one at a time. Lift up one side at a time and replace them.

Roy

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Sep 5, 2019 at 5:32 PM

XJSHEN

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Thanks a lot for your instruction and kind help!
More in detail, if l without disconnecting A/C line on the condenser and transmission fluid line on the radiator, just release radiator fixing nuts can lift one side and replace mount? Or l have to follow radiator replacement whole procedure to replace it?

Sep 5, 2019 at 8:58 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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I leave them all connected. You should be able to lift it enough to free the mounts.

Roy

Sep 6, 2019 at 4:15 AM

XJSHEN

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Hi Roy!
Your instruction is really good. One more thing is not clear for the best way to safely list the radiator? How did you lift your radiator? From bottom or pull up after releasing coolant?
Thanks!

Sep 9, 2019 at 12:50 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Pull it up from the top.

Roy

Sep 9, 2019 at 4:32 AM

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