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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM   . 
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  4. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE  in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the engine coolant heater cord from the engine coolant heater.
  7. Loosen the coolant heater Bolt/screw.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Heater Cord From Engine Coolant Heater
    G01485885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the coolant heater.
    Fig 2: Removing Coolant Heater
    G01485886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.