Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Release and reposition the remote positive battery cable stud cover.
- Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable lead to the underhood accessory wiring junction block, then reposition the cable lead away from the junction block.
- Release the coolant recovery tank hose retainer from the junction block.
- Release the 4 tabs retaining the junction block to the junction block retainer and reposition the junction block.
- Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness individual connectors from the junction block.
- Loosen the bolts retaining the engine, I/P and forward lamp wiring harness connectors to the junction block.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector from the junction block.
- Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connector from the junction block.
- Disconnect the forward lamp wiring harness connector from the junction block.
- If accessory wiring junction block retainer removal is necessary, perform the following:
- Release the positive battery cable lead retainers from the junction block retainer, then reposition the cable lead away from the retainer.
- Remove the nut retaining the junction block retainer to the strut tower.
- Lift the junction block retainer to release the lower tab and remove the retainer from the vehicle.