Part Description: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Radiator Assembly
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Vehicle Fitment
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Base, LS, WT, Z71 | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
FAQ for Radiator Repair
Q: What is the description for the radiator support?
A:
The description is that the radiator support assembly is made of aluminum alloy. You can repair minor damage with ER-4043 welding wire and 100 percent argon shielding gas. The upper tie-bar and the vertical support portion of the radiator support assembly are bolt-on components. The tie-bar and the vertical support are available as part of the radiator support assembly or can be ordered separately.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the upper tie bar?
A:
The procedure is to remove the upper radiator baffle, the headlamps, the front-end diagonal brace, the fan shroud, the upper headlamp housing support screws, and the tie bar.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What is the proper way to install the upper tie bar?
A:
The proper way is to install the tie bar bolts hand tight, the upper headlamp housing support screws, the upper fan shroud, the front end diagonal brace, the headlamps, and the upper radiator baffle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the water pump?
A:
The procedure is to remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose, the air cleaner adapter nut, the cooling fan, the drive belt, the radiator outlet hose, the Water Pump, and the water pump gaskets.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the thermostat?
A:
The procedure is to remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose, the air cleaner adapter nut, the inlet hose, the water outlet studs, the water outlet, the Thermostat, and the O-ring seal.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the engine oil cooler pipe/hose quick connect fitting?
A:
The procedure is to disengage the plastic caps, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring, rotate the retaining ring around the quick connector, remove the Engine Oil Cooler line, and then remove the engine oil cooler line.