Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .
- Disconnect the following from the remote power steering fluid reservoir (1):
- The brake booster hose
- The wiring harness (2)
- Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts (1, 3) ONLY, and position aside.
- Remove the wiper motor module in order to gain access to the rear of the throttle body heater inlet hose. Refer to Wiper Motor, Wiper System Module Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (2) from the rear of the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe (3).
- Disconnect the throttle body heater inlet hose from the water crossover, using 90 degrees needle-nose pliers.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the coil pack (1).
- Disconnect the following from the front of the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe:
- The camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector
- The left knock sensor connector
- The vacuum pipe retainer
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose (3) from the vacuum source.
- Remove the bolts securing the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe to the following:
- The intake plenum (2)
- The engine rear lift bracket
- Disconnect the throttle body heater inlet hose from the throttle body.
- Remove the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe from the engine.