Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater.
- Remove the coolant heater (114) and washer (115).
- Remove and clean any burrs, compound, paint, or rough spots from the core plug hole.