Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, and 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Remove the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
Use J 38185 in order to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 1: Disconnect Outlet Hose From Radiator
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Use J 38185 in order to disconnect the outlet hose clamp from the thermostat housing.
Remove the outlet hose.

Fig 2: Remove Outlet Hose
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