Pontiac firebird 1968 - Page 667

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1968 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 13-3 Tempest Support and Baffle Assembly
6. On cars equipped with air conditioning, it will
be necessary to remove the fan shroud from the rear
of the radiator assembly.
NOTE: Exercise care so as not to damage the
rubber seals around radiator.
7. Remove radiator by lifting straight up.
NOTE: Radiator is held at bottom by two cradle
type brackets and insulators secured to support
and baffle assembly (Fig. 13-1).
REPLACEMENT
1. Replace radiator assembly by reversing the
above procedure, making sure the lower "cradle"
brackets and insulators are properly located in the
radiator bottom tank recesses.
2. On air conditioned cars be sure rubber seals
around radiator are carefully replaced to prevent
possible flapping or loss of coolant due to over-
heating. Purpose of seals is to ensure that all in-
coming air goes through condenser and radiator.
3. Torque all upper panel mounting studs to 12
lb. ft., all fan shroud to upper panel mounting studs
to 7 lb. ft., and all cradle type bracket attaching
studs to 12 lb. ft.
4. Refill radiator with enough coolant to insure
all weather corrosion protection.
FIREBIRD (Fig. 13-4)
REMOVE
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
2. Open drain cock at bottom of radiator and drain
radiator and cylinder block. Remove filler cap so
coolant will flow freely.
NOTE: To save coolant, remove radiator overflow
hose and connect to drain cock.
3. Loosen hose clamps and disconnect upper and
lower radiator hoses at radiator inlet and outlet
pipes.