Bumper cover removal not necessary for radiator replacement 2014 and newer

[doktorno]

Just finished replacing the radiator on our '14, and as I suspected the holes in the body to access the lower radiator mounting bolts that were on the '13 were still on the '14, but they were just blocked. To access the holes you must remove the fasteners holding the driver (53294-60150) and passenger (53293-60150) "radiator support air deflectors" and slide them to the side to gain access to the holes. I used an extension (yellow arrow) and was able to access the holes. Beats having to remove the front bumper cover IMHO...

Apologies if someone already covered this, happy wrenching.

doktorno

 

[iT4RZ4N]

I have a 2012 and was also able to swap the radiator without removing the bumper cover, so I imagine that goes for any year of GX

 

[doktorno]

I have a 2012 and was also able to swap the radiator without removing the bumper cover, so I imagine that goes for any year of GX

The refresh in 2014 covered the access holes that were easy to see on the 2010-2013.

 

[jeremy j]

I did my radiator in my 2014 and saw that I could use the holes. I remember trying to use them but it was a little tight. In the end, it was just so much easier to pull the bumper cover.

 

[mtnco]

I removed the bumper cover to replace the radiator on my 2016 and was surprised by how easy it was to take off and put back on.

Honestly feel it made working in the engine bay easier and should have done it when I added a transmission cooler.