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.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (L26) or Generator Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (L26) and to Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (L26) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner.
- If replacing the drive belt tensioner, remove the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.