Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Windshield Wiper Arm- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
- Using the appropriate trim tool, remove the (2) windshield wiper arm finish caps (1) from the windshield wiper arms (3).
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Grasp the outer end of the windshield wiper arms (3) and gently rock the arm back and forth to remove it from the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the service part to prevent paint damage.
- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel extension (1) from the air inlet grille panel and upper front fender.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Compartment Side Sight Shield- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Remove [6x]
- Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle hose from the windshield washer pump hose.
- Lift the front edge of the air inlet grille panel (2) and slide the panel forward from both hood hinges to remove.
- Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove
Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
- Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Slide the windshield wiper system module (2) inboard to release the grommet from the plenum and remove the windshield wiper system module (2) from the vehicle.
Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector (1) - Remove
Plenum Front Panel Nut (1) - Remove [3x]
- Plenum Front Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Pull the forward lamp wiring harness (3) out from the plenum front panel.
Plenum Front Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Plenum Front Panel Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
Plenum Front Panel (1) - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Surge Tank - Remove
- Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (3) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Heater Outlet Hose (4) @ Radiator Surge Tank - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank Nut (1) - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank Clip (1) @ Front Wheelhouse Panel Extension - Remove
Radiator Surge Tank (1) - Remove
To prevent erroneous DTC's, disconnect the battery negative cable before disconnecting the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.