Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) in Engine Cooling.
- Disconnect both of the heater hose clamps at the heater core using the J 38185 or SA9111E.
- Remove the heater hoses from the heater core.
- Cap off the heater core pipes.
- Remove the heater core cover. Refer to Heater Core Cover Replacement .
- Remove the heater core pipe clamp screw.
- Remove the heater core.
IMPORTANT:
Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spilling inside of the vehicle.