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.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
- Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the pipe adapter.
- Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose clamp.
- Remove the heater pipe adapter mounting bolt.
- Remove the heater pipe adapter.