Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition OFF.
Important: The strap that secures the coolant heater cord to the diagonal Brace is reusable. DO NOT cut this strap in order to remove it.
Press the coolant heater strap retainer tab in order to remove coolant heater cord strap.
Use wire cutters in order to remove the coolant heater cord upper straps from the engine wiring harness.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Heater Cord Upper Straps From The Engine Wiring Harness
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Use wire cutters in order to remove the 3 coolant heater cord lower straps (1) from the engine wiring harness.
Remove the right front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Heater Cord Lower Straps From Engine Wiring Harness
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Remove the engine coolant heater cord from the engine coolant heater.
Remove the engine coolant heater cord.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Coolant Heater Cord From Engine Coolant Heater
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