Radiator Repair

[Urnie-Medie]

Hi Chuck
I know this goes back several years. I am in the process of (trying) to remove the radiator from my 2001 LXi.
Could you please give me some help. Getting the radiator out seems to be quite a problem. The guy doing the job is asking if there is access to the top of the engine under the bed. I looked and there is a cover towards the front - when I got it removed it was full of relays?. Not sure if the cover towards the rear is removable. Not having success removing it.
He removed the the bumper and is trying to lower the the radiator to remove it. Trouble is getting to the hose and bolt furthest towards the front. That is why he is trying to see if there is access under the bed.
Any suggestions?
It seems like it is possible to get a new radiator or have mine re-cored. I know yours was done a while back - do you remember the cost?
If possible could you please call me - I guess I am getting a little desperate.
Urnie 630-561-5745