Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Release and reposition the remote positive battery cable stud cover
- Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable lead to the underhood accessory wiring junction block, then reposition the cable lead away from the junction block
- Release the coolant recovery tank hose retainer from the junction block
- Release the four tabs retaining the junction block to the junction block retainer and reposition the junction block
- Disconnect the instrument panel (IP) wiring harness individual connectors from the junction block
- Loosen the bolts retaining the engine, IP and forward lamp wiring harness connectors to the junction block
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector from the junction block
- Disconnect the IP wiring harness connector from the junction block
- Disconnect the forward lamp wiring harness connector from the junction block
- If accessory wiring junction block retainer removal is necessary, perform the following:
- 11.1. Release the positive battery cable lead retainers from the junction block retainer, then reposition the cable lead away from the retainer
- 11.2. Remove the nut retaining the junction block retainer to the strut tower
- 11.3. Lift the junction block retainer to release the lower tab and remove the retainer from the vehicle