I don’t think you’d have to take the A/C condenser out to get the radiator out. If I remember it’s A/C condenser, intercooler, and radiator in that order. They’re all sort of hitched together so it might be a pain to separate it from the intercooler, but it should be doable. I pulled the intercooler out of my Aero without taking out the A/C condenser (not saying it was fun lol).

 

Opening the hood and looking at the arrangement of fan & shroud assembly, radiator location, engine location, a/c compressor location, a/c hose routing, and upper frame member, and after having had the front fascia off at least twice, it appears to me like the radiator R&R could be done without removing the air conditioning compressor.
I tend to believe the WIS, but it has been wrong* before.
Seeking confirmation from anyone on this forum before I start digging into it.
What other useful forums are out there for the other GM Epsilon II cars, LaCrosse, Impala, XTS, Regal/Malibu/Insignia?

Thanks,

--Andy
*WIS error: Removing the alternator from a Viggen cannot be done by dropping the alternator down as the WIS states. The Viggen alternator has to have the mount removed and then the alternator comes up and out.

 

I have the same problem. I don't see a rad with the big bottom outlet. I mistaked my bottom rad hose for a leak and my (I believe) my rad has a crack in it unfortunately. Any advice?

 

These two videos can give some incite to the arrangement of the ac/IC/rad.
take your time, put some painters tape on the outer corners of your headlights.

Depending on your needs (4 mt/at or v6) throw the part number at the internet, & rockauto you'll find one much cheaper.

Replacing the WRECKED Intercooler in my NG 2011 Copart SAAB 9-5 - YouTube
D088 intercooler install on my NG Saab 95 - YouTube
Brian's video covers the bumper cover & has a bit more detail.

 

Heres part number: 4at 13241729
Delphi OEM Radiator For Buick Regal Saab 9-5 13241729 22762531 | eBay