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I have an 04' with AT & A/C. I'm a bit short on cash and need to replace the radiator. So I have a few questions. Do I need a radiator with AC or can I buy the one without? Will that also save me the headache of decompressing the AC system? I am also planning to add a transmission cooler so I'm not too worried about it being for a MT unless the dimensions are different. Thanks in advance.
Looks like the one for non-AC is actually more money, so that may be a cost savings there; at least by RockAuto prices:
2004 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.6L L4 Radiator | RockAuto
The radiator and AC systems are two separate components, replacing the radiator should never require messing with the AC. The non-AC is also a totally different size, so may see some fitment issues.
Only significant difference between AT and MT is going to be the cooler anyway, and in a lot of cases, the aftermarket is only selling radiators for AT applications, as if you have a manual, you just don't hook the cooler up - dimensions would be the same regarding that factor.
Disclaimer - I haven't worked on both versions, so I may be missing some vital points; comments are based on general auto systems....