Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the thermo element pins and washers (120 and 123).
- Remove the thermo element (121) and the thermo element plate (122).