I replaced my radiator without any major issues. I needed to get a bunch of new screws to hold the radiator fans in place.
The main problem was when I removed the plastic panel below the radiator on the passenger side. There are 5 bolts, 3 under the front bumper and two in the wheel well. Four of the five bolts broke during removal. The bolts for the plastic panel are the same size as the radiator fan shroud bolts.
I'm guessing the fastest way to remove the broken bolts is to drill them out. I don't know if it is worth using a broken screw/bolt extractor because those are one-time use and I have four to remove. They are pretty small bolts and thread directly into nuts welded to the body.
The main problem was when I removed the plastic panel below the radiator on the passenger side. There are 5 bolts, 3 under the front bumper and two in the wheel well. Four of the five bolts broke during removal. The bolts for the plastic panel are the same size as the radiator fan shroud bolts.
I'm guessing the fastest way to remove the broken bolts is to drill them out. I don't know if it is worth using a broken screw/bolt extractor because those are one-time use and I have four to remove. They are pretty small bolts and thread directly into nuts welded to the body.
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