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Removal Procedure

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  1. 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.

  2. Press the coolant heater strap retainer tab in order to remove coolant heater cord strap.
  3. Use wire cutters in order to remove the coolant heater cord upper straps from the engine wiring harness.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Heater Cord Upper Straps
    G01829242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use wire cutters in order to remove the 3 coolant heater cord lower straps (1) from the engine wiring harness.
  6. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
    Fig 2: Removing Coolant Heater Cord Lower Straps
    G01829243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the engine coolant heater cord from the engine coolant heater.
  9. Remove the engine coolant heater cord.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Coolant Heater Cord
    G01829244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.